Teaching Assistant-10M at Houston Independent School District

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

38349.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Support, Classroom Management, Behavioral Plans, Student Supervision, Special Education Assistance, Data Entry, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Location: DeChaumes Elementary School Department: De Chaumes ES Area:North Contract Months:10 Salary Range: $24,537.12 – $38,349.92 Academic Year: 25-26 JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child. Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning. Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs. Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents. Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED EDUCATION See Licensing/Certification Requirements below WORK EXPERIENCE No experience except as required for the Educational Aide certificate, in #2. a. See Licensing/Certification Requirements below. SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall: 1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work. 2. Possess an associate’s (or higher) degree; or 3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment—Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) [formerly the TASP test], verifying knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff. WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision. BUDGET AUTHORITY No budget development activity is required. PROBLEM SOLVING Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services. IMPACT OF DECISIONS Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction. COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and co-workers in own department. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution. WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds. Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant assists teachers with student academic goals and classroom management. They also supervise students during various activities and help with special education documentation.