Educational Aide – High School

Job Description

Qualifications:
High school diploma
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
Valid Texas educational aide certificate or the ability to obtain
Meet highly qualified for paraprofessionals
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communicaiton and interpersonal skills (Preference for bilingual applicants)
Knowledge of general office equipment
Some experience working with children

Responsibilities:
Assist students with disabilities according to their needs.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Assist classroom teachers with monitoring student behavior.
Assist classroom teachers with instructions.
Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Willingness to accept change in schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by principal, including lunch, before and after school duty.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
All staff must download and utilize the school safety alert app on their personal phone.

Misc Information:
Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, applicable certificates, etc… to their application.
This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year.