Instructional Support - Srhs Ta-General

Midland Independent School District•Midland, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements as well as conduct home visits. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher and administrator.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
Some experience working with high risk or special needs children
Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall 1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher; 2. have satisfied one of the following requirements: a. has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II; or b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; 3. have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
Ability to work well with children
Knowledge of general office equipment
Ability to speak and write Spanish
Possess basic typing and filing skills
Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing reports
Participate in in-service programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
Increase the communication between campus staff and parents through home visits, telephone and other methods
Communicate daily with principals and teachers to secure information to be obtained from or given to parents
Increase the attendance of students through direct methods, including making home visits
Assist with SCE parental involvement activities and meetings
Translate communications on campuses into Spanish for parents; attend parent meetings to assist with translations when appropriate
Work with counselor, clerk and other staff members to maximize services available to students
Regularly check secondary students for excessive absences and for three-week progress reports
Directly communicate to parents about their student’s progress through home visits, telephone, and other methods
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor