Instructional Resource Specialist at Longview Independent School District in Longview, TX

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide infant/toddler students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Associate’s Degree (or 48 college credit hours), two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate Infant and toddler CDA Certification or equivalent required Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Some experience working with children MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1.Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the child care program andshow written evidence of preparation as required 2.Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, andequipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned 3. Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities 4. Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and rest periods 5. Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as taking responsibility for own clothing and picking up toys and books 6. Dress and change diapers as well as observe and monitor children’s play activities 7. Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents’ or guardians’ attention 8. Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits 9. Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about learning activities, meals served, and medications administered 10. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP) 11. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s), volunteer(s), and high school student(s) 12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials, and facilities 13. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials 14. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents and director 15. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members 16. Participate in the district staff development program 17. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required 18. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations 19. Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures 20. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business 21. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting) 22. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance 23. Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None EQUIPMENT USED: Copier, personal computer and appropriate software, typewriter, printer, calculator, fax machine and audio-visual equipment WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; reaching; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; occasional sta