Job Description

Pay Grade: 720 (Min $15.23 per hr)

Work Days: 183

Primary Purpose:

• Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of curriculum activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher..

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of 48 semester hours or more, an Associate's (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education or pass a paraprofessional academic assessment
• Certifiable by the Texas Education Agency in the area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general sports activity equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students, parents and staff working with at-risk students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district (as specified in Title I, Part A, 100%)
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays using research-based programs/strategies in the math, reading, writing, science, and social studies
• Assist teacher in providing research-based individualized and/or small group instruction and in providing guidance for computer-aided instruction
• Assist the teacher in preparing and planning the daily schedules and help execute the daily lesson plan
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or assignments
• Assist in organizing games and supervising the playground, lead various recreational and physical activities
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Participate in staff development training programs, staff meetings, and special events, as needed
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Uses copier and various sport activity equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Stooping, bending, kneeling, walking and reaching; exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

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