Description |
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Title
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Pre-K Teacher Aide
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Department
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Campus Based
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Reports To
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Campus Principal
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Compensation
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CIS 302
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Days
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185
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Revised: 06/02/2016
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assists the teacher in preparation of management of classroom activities and clerical requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college; or Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or No Child Left Behind Compliance Certification
- Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
Knowledge and Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Follow verbal and written instructions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
- Perform tasks under the general supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team
- Release the teacher from routine tasks and participates in selecting, organizing, and evaluating program elements
- Provide assistance to teacher in preparing and using instructional materials
- Conduct drills and exercises with groups and individual students as directed by the teacher
- Assist in administration and scoring of measurement instruments and daily student work
- Assist students with programmed or precise units of instruction
- Help with record keeping, health routines, lunch room and playground activities
- Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assists in the training of self-help skills
- Accompany classes on field trips
- Attend appropriate in service training sessions
- Assist with loading and unloading of school buses
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
- Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read, concentrate, communicate (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute,
- Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling.
- Occasional: Lifting, heavy, 45 pounds or more
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.),
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. |