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Instructional Paraprofessional

@ Lufkin Independent School District
Lufkin, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Provide instruction, Assist materials, Manage classroom
Requirements Summary:Associate degree or two years of college, Texas educational aide certificate; ability to assist in reading, writing, math; experience with children.
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Job Description
    Instructional Paraprofessional JobID: 2995
  • Position Type:
      Campus Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aide

  • Date Posted:
      4/28/2025

  • Location:
      125 GARRETT PRIMARY

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    Reports to:       Principal
    Dept./School:   Assigned Campus


    Primary Purpose:

    Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities. 

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:
    Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
    Valid Texas educational aide certificate
     
    Special Knowledge/Skills:
    Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
    Ability to work well with children
    Ability to communicate effectively
     
    Experience:
    Some experience working with children

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:

     

    Instructional Support

     
    1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
    2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
    3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
    4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
    5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
    6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
    7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
      

    Student Management

     
    1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
    2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
     

    Other

     
    1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
    2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
    Customer Care Skills
     
    1. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
    2. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly.  Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
    3. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude  of “going the extra mile” for others.
    4. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
    5. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.
     

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None 

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

    Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
    Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
    Motion: Moderate walking
    Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
    Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
    Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

    Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

     


    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

    FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.
     
    LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.