Instructional Assistant, Career & Technology (CTE)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide instructional support to students for the purpose of providing a well-organized, smoothly functional supportive environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials in the Career Technical Education Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English; ability to work with at-risk students; ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks independently and in an organized manner, basic computer application skills in spreadsheets and work processing software.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in school setting, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for at-risk students in CTE classrooms.
• Implement instructional strategies and materials for at-risk CTE students.
• Assist individuals or small group of students in reinforcement and completion of assignments.
• Maintain a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.
• Assist in the collecting and organizing of reports required by the Career Technical Education for the CTE students in the assigned classes.
• Work cooperatively with CTE teachers, campus administrators, counselors, and CTE administration to provide high-quality instructional support for CTE students.
• Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teacher to assist in student's preparation of industry-based state licenses and certificates and CTE dual enrollment courses.
• Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
• Direct social/emotional issues to appropriate pupil services personnel.
• Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, administrator, psychologist, etc.).
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities scheduled by the Career Technical Education Program.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
• Assist in clerical duties in relation to correspondence regarding the students in the Career Technical Education Program.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, computer, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to maintain emotional control and to communicate clearly in stressful situations; make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a firm, supportive, but non- emotional manner; dependability and punctuality

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Long periods of time standing; ability to assist in restraining students in crisis situations

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $14.00

Maximum: $19.34

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