Aide, Early Literacy Interventionist

Days Employed: 187 Days

Pay Grade:
Paraprofessional Level 1

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

NCLB Criteria (2 years of study at an institution of higher education;

an Associate Degree or higher;

or can pass a formal academic paraprofessional assessment)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

* Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

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

* Help maintain 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.

Student Management

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

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

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

Other

* Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

* Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Completion of Medicaid/SHARS duties when determined necessary by the ARD committee.
* * Maintain the district established system for record-keeping and documenting all Medicaid/SHARS services as they are provided, within the timelines established for the program and/or VISD Medicaid/SHARS operating procedures.
* * Follow all VISD Medicaid/SHARS operating procedures.
* * Completion of annual Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) training and complete RMTS Fairbanks surveys for "assigned random moment" no later than 24 hours after event.

* SE Resource/Inclusion assignment only

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.