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Instructional Assistant, RDSPD

McAllen Independent School District
McAllen, TX, US
$14,85-$20,71 an hour
Full-time

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements; work under the supervision of an RDSPD certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Sign Language skills or Signing Exact English (intermediate or higher), required

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Able to communicate effectively in sign Language; ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately; ability and sensitivity in working with children;

knowledge of general office equipment, technology

Experience :

Experience in working with children, preferred

Experience in working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, preferred

Days : 187

Hourly Pay Range : Minimum : $14.85

Minimum : $14.85

Maximum : $20.71

Note : Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined indvidually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
  • Assist with behavior management, toileting and / or medical needs of students when necessary.
  • Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and to and from activities.
  • Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
  • Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
  • Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
  • Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
  • Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
  • Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
  • Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

EQUIPMENT USED :

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands :

Mental Demands :

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Occasional supervision of students outside the building; exposure to varied weather conditions; occasional lifting and / or moving up to 45 pounds and over;

ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.

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