Educational Associate, Clerical

Educational Associate Assist teachers in preparation and management of classroom and administrative activities. High School diploma or GED; At least 48 semester of college work, or a Paraprofessional Highly Qualified Certificate, or an Associate's degree or higher, and a valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate (can obtain after hire). Assist in a variety of areas at a campus (e.g., helping teachers in preparation and assisting in the library, adaptive physical education classrooms, and severely challenged special education classrooms); may assist with tube feeding, toileting, lifting/transferring students. Work with individual students or small groups; correct homework, grade papers; inform teacher of a student's special needs or problems; help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports; call parents to discuss students' progress or disciplinary problems; monitor student behavior; discipline students as necessary. Operate audio-visual equipment as necessary; maintain a safe and productive work area, perform clerical duties as requested. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and state/federal regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of classroom management and child development techniques and principles Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures Skill in working with linguistically and culturally diverse students Skill in working with students with disabilities Skill in working with various forms of educational technology including, but not limited to, personal computers Skill in working in collaborative team based environments Maintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; regular heavy lifting of students; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance.