Teacher Assistant I - Resource Elementary (25-26 Pool Posting)

Allen Independent School District (TX) • Allen, TX

294d • $15 - $18

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant I - Resource Elementary position is designed to provide a well-organized and smoothly functioning classroom environment that allows students to fully engage with the instructional program and utilize available resource materials. The role involves assisting the teacher in various instructional activities, monitoring student behavior, and supporting students with special needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Obtain Paraprofessional certificate.
• Ability to work well with children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of computers and general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in classroom instructional activities and computer software.
• Monitors student behavior and reports problems and related circumstances to teacher.
• Assists teacher with implementation of behavior management systems.
• Assists pupils in need of special attention including health, hygiene and feeding as appropriate.
• Prepares instructional materials under teacher direction.
• Assists in administration of teacher made tests.
• Checks, marks, and corrects pupils work according to specific teacher instruction.
• Performs clerical and ARD-related duties as needed.
• Assists with supervision of students during field trips and other special activities, lunch, recess, restroom breaks, and bus related times.
• Works with special education students in the regular classroom as required by IEP's.
• Supervises children in regular classroom while teacher attends ARD meeting.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students and their records at all times.
• Provides physical restraint as per AISD policy using approved crisis intervention methods.
• Maintains emotional control and models effective coping skills.
• Attends training as required.
• Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.

Benefits

• Pay Grade IS01, $15.68 - $18.58 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.
• Days: 187.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees