Preschool Instructional Aide (6.5 hours per day/remainder of the school year) - Russell Independent School District

TITLE:   Instructional Aide for Special Education/KERA Preschool Program

REPORTS TO:   Principal/Collaborates with Teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with

individual students or small groups to help students achieve and to help provide a safe

and efficient environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recording student data for IEPs (Progress Monitoring) and other programs associated with the IEPs.
• Assist in promoting appropriate behavior patterns and habits.
• Assists in the construction and development of materials related to the learning processes for the students assigned to him/her.

• Assists in the instruction of small group, large group or individual child activities for enhanced skill development.

• Assists with feeding and/or supervision of breakfast and/or/lunch/snacks program to encourage independence of students at mealtime as well as to teach appropriate eating/feeding skills/habits.
• Assists students in curricular areas that take place outside of immediate classroom, including areas around school and off the school campus.

• Assists students when entering, riding, or exiting transportation vehicles.
• Cares for all instructional materials, supplies and equipment in the classroom and/or used by students. Provides for simple housecleaning activities on a regular basis.

• Assists students in self-help areas necessary for good student health and Hygiene, including providing assistance to student with toileting needs.

• Review safety conscious techniques at all times.
• Acts as playground aide when required by supervisor.
• Maintains good rapport with students, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Provides general assistance in daily activities in cooperation with the teacher and principal and performs such other related duties as requested by the teacher and school principal.

• May be required to become CPR certified with yearly re-certification.
• Assists students in health related needs as deemed appropriate/necessary by Supervisor/School Nurse.
• Assists and monitor students during gross motor development, such as during playground time.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Safe-Crisis Management Training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more.

• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

• Must satisfactorily complete the Paraeducator Exam.

EVALUATION:

• Performed annually by Principal in collaboration with Teacher.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     

• Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Classified Salary Schedule.