Primary Purpose:

Provides support within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students; serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons.

 

Qualifications/Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must successfully pass MISD paraprofessional test
• 48 College Hours/ Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of the needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and events as assigned.
• Participate in  faculty meetings.
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
• Personal Attributes – neat and clean in dress and appearance, works with others in a positive manner, adapts quickly to changing situations, and arrives to work on time.
• Professional Behavior – maintains high level of ethical behavior, avoids gossiping, handles confidential information, avoids speaking ill of other personnel, and avoids doing personal business at work.
• Student Relations – shows respect to students, shows concern and encouragement for students and has positive attitude when working with students.
• General Attributes – demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Public Relations – Interacts well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public and promotes a positive image of self and school.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibility: 

None

 

Equipment used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

 

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

 

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

 

Physical Demands:

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

 

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Exposure to noise