Instructional Assistant, Title I

Job Title:             Instructional Assistant, Title 1

Reports to:          Campus Principal 

Dept/School:       Assigned Title 1 Campus

Pay Grade:           Paraprofessional PG-2

Wage/Status:      Non-Exempt

Days:                    187

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher. This position is Title I funded and meets the intent and purpose of Title I, Part A of the ESSA grant 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, and
• One of the following:

1. 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;
2. Possess an associate (or higher) degree; or
3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment—
1. Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
2. Knowledge 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.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher 
• Work with individual students or small groups of students
• Help 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: 

None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, and other instructional technology

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, 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 the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.  Regularly perform 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 cost objective. 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 school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by College Station Independent School District.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.