Aide Juvenile Justice - JJAEP

Job Overview The Aide Juvenile Justice will assist teachers in providing educational activities and experiences for students enrolled in the Juvenile Alternative Education Program (JJAEP). Position Description Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional and Classroom Support Provide instructional support to the classroom teacher assist with record keeping preparation and development of instructional materials, and bulletin board displays provide coverage for the classroom during teacher meetings Operate a variety of classroom instructional equipment, including but not limited to computers, audiovisual equipment, and video equipment Work with individual students and small groups on assignments; administer and grade tests Check student work, including objective test materials Assist with classroom management plan and special events Student Management Support Maintain attendance, behavioral, and cumulative records and logs; document student progress Assist in the supervision of students during any school-sponsored activity occurring during the school day Restrain or help restrain a student whose behavior is dangerous to himself and/or others Supervisory Responsibilities None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge Texas Educational aid Certification Knowledge of all subject areas in the class to which assigned preferred Knowledge of behavioral and learning disabilities preferred Knowledge of childhood development and individual learning styles preferred Knowledge of personal computers, and applicable software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases Knowledge of instructional methods used in classroom management Knowledge of testing techniques used to test students with various disabilities Knowledge of restraint methods Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and school information Ability to maintain alert attention regarding the supervision of students at all times Ability to teach all subject levels on a one-on-one or group basis and modify work assignments Ability to exercise self-control when responding to aggressive outbursts of pupils and assume a supportive and understanding attitude at all times Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive communications with students, teachers, parents, and other school personnel Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional and behavioral plans Ability to develop and present written and oral reports, summaries, or budget documents Ability to read and interpret instructions Ability to maintain required records and organize, categorize, and file documents according to standard procedures Ability to observe students and record their behavior on behavior point sheets Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

• The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.
• Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.