Credit Recover/APEX Assistant (Poteet)

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 1
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
  

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To help assist the credit recovery teacher in monitoring course activity in each assigned class period, as well as helping keep up with attendance, and assisting students with their coursework.
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QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• Teacher Educator Certificate- Educational Aide

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Basic computer knowledge
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills                  

EXPERIENCE:

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assisting the lead credit recovery teacher with any assistance they may need throughout the school day.
• Helping answer student questions pertaining to Edgenuity or their coursework
• Assisting students in learning the online tools provided by Edgenuity
• Communicating with students' counselors on a regular basis.
• Being in attendance and understanding that if the lead credit recovery teacher is absent on a school day that the paraprofessional will lead the class under the supervision of a full time certified substitute.
• Keeping a positive attitude throughout the class and helping the lead teacher in keeping the classroom under control and focused.
• Keeping track of students' progress online
• Working with classroom teacher and communicating with counselors, regarding students' progress.
• Communicating with the credit recovery teacher on classroom collaborating and checking in daily on progress within each class.
• Actively monitoring students while working online the entire class period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Organizational Skills
• Working with At-Risk, and unaccredited students
• Adapting to needs of lead classroom teacher and counselors

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Being able to actively walk around the classroom and monitor each student's screen and assist with any questions.
• Adapting to possible internet outages and technology mishaps.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.