Instructional Assistant (Candidate Pool) Title I Campus 26-27

Job Title: Instructional Assistant, (Candidate Pool) Title I Campus 26-27Reports to: Campus PrincipalDept/Campus: Assigned CampusPay Grade: Paraprofessional PG-2Wage Status: Non-ExemptDays: 187Primary Purpose:Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under thesupervision of a certified teacher. This position is Title I funded and meets the intent and purpose of Title I, Part A of the ESSAgrant program. The respective employee will be assigned 100% to this federal grant program's single cost objective.Education/Certification Qualifications:High school diploma or GED, andOne of the following:Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less;Possess an associate (or higher) degree; orMeet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment -Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; orKnowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.Additionally, within one year of being hired, Title I, Part A paraprofessionals must have the Educational Aide state certification.Additionally, within one year of being hired, Title I, Part A paraprofessionals must have the Educational Aide state certification.Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work well with childrenAbility to communicate effectivelyExperience:Some experience working with childrenMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Assist teacher in preparing instructional materialsAssist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignmentsHelp maintain a neat and orderly classroomProvide orientation and assistance to substitute teachersConduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacherWork with individual students or small groups of studentsHelp supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.Keep teachers 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 within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.Professional Conduct:Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures. Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.Equipment Used:Copier, personal computer, and other instructional technology equipment.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneEquipment Used:Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, and otherinstructional technologyWorking Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks oftextbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions and expectations. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Regularlyperform multiple, highly complex, tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guidelines. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrate into different school environments. Occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.Federal Program Requirements:I understand that this position is funded by Title I funds and is assigned 100% to this federal grant program's single costobjective. As such, I am required to annually sign and date the Job Description for this position. Furthermore, I understand that this federally funded position is covered under Texas' Ed-Flex Statewide Administrative Waiver and requires no additional time distribution documentation as long as my work continues to meet the Ed-Flex Statewide Administrative Waiver requirements.Disclaimer: This is a grant-funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the schoolyear. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continuedemployment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by College Station Independent School District.