Educational Aide -Unit

Ed Asst – Spc

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Ability to work well with children

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Some experience working with children

Knowledge of general office equipment

Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care

Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Able to maintain confidential information

Other duties as assigned

Maintain emotional control under stress. Position requires frequent sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, keyboarding, and wrist inflexion