Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Assist the teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree or 48 hours college-level hours including the core curriculum

OR Region 20 TOPP Certificate

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to use personal computer and software – preferred

Effective communication and organizational skills

Perform functions from written and oral instructions

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Experience:

Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Learner-Entered Curriculum

Demonstrate knowledge in reading to appropriately meet the learning needs of the students.
Demonstrate knowledge in writing to appropriately meet the learning needs of the students.
Demonstrate knowledge in math to appropriately meet the learning needs of the students.
Provide assistance in the services for staff development and instructional strategies for the successful education for students

Learner-Centered Instruction

Assist in keeping students on task and actively engaged in learning by supporting the classroom teacher.
Reinforce student learning by supporting the classroom teacher.
Provide specific, constructive feedback to the students.
Facilitate student learning by efficiently organizing instructional materials and orienting students to the material.
Vary activities appropriately and maintain appropriate pacing and sequencing of instruction as per recommendation and guidance of the classroom teacher.
Use appropriate questioning and inquiry techniques to challenge students.
Make appropriate use of available computer-assisted instruction as a part of the instructional process.
Facilitate student learning in the area of personal needs as required, i.e. hygiene, self-help.

Learner-Centered Communications

Promote a positive caring climate.
Use appropriate and accurate verbal and non-verbal communication with students.
Encourage and support students who are reluctant or having difficulty with the assigned task.
Work collaboratively and constructively with the teacher for overall improvement of student performance.
Be supportive and courteous with students and all faculty and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Collaborate in the development and articulation of a common vision for the district.

Personnel Management

Comply with applicable personnel policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Assist campus staff as needed

Management of Student Discipline, Time, and Materials

Demonstrate appropriate student management for instruction.
Review and be knowledgeable of the UCISD Student Code of Conduct.
Follow the established classroom discipline procedures to support the classroom teacher.
Reinforce the desired behavior when appropriate.
Effectively manage the time and materials.

Professional Growth and Development

Attend professional growth activities to enhance the campus educational program.
Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Student Performance

Promote parent involvement in the area of academic progress and assessment performance to ensure the academic success of the students.
Support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives that promote student success.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Report to work on time and absent with a good cause.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintain emotional control under stress; limited physical demanding tasks.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.