Educational Aide

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Robstown, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-026861

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Academic Req:
* Required – GED or High school diploma as required by state regulations;
* Preferred – Some college coursework in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work

Certifications:

* First Aid
* CPR* Emergency behavior intervention

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English and Spanish

Work experience:

* Required – Three (3) years of experience in a classroom, community service, and/or an education setting

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
* 1. Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
* Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
* Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
* Interact with children in ways appropriate to the child's growth and development.
* Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily and quarterly.
* Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean-up of materials and activities daily.
* Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
* Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
* Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
* Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
* Documenting and recording scores and other relevant data.
* Maintaining classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
* Assist ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.  Assist the ESL Facilitators in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
* Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
* Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

Other Responsibilities:

* Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community, as well as being loyal and complimentary of administration, staff, and colleagues.
* Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
* Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
* Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean-up in the classroom.
* Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
* Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g., open houses, in-services, and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
* Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies, and perform other clerical duties as needed.
* Serve as a tutor to students between the ages of 5 to 17 years of age, working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
* Carry out supervisory teacher duties promptly and reasonably, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
* Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
* Other job duties as assigned.
* Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:
* Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
* Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
* Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
* Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
* Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
* Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
* Demonstrate the ability to:
* a.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
* b.Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
* c.Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
* d.Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
* e.Maintain…