PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The role of the Reading Lab Aide, in responding to the unique needs of students, is to interact effectively with the assigned teacher within the framework of the philosophy and goals established by Board Policy and in accordance with statutes, standards of regulatory agencies, and administrative guidelines to create an educational environment which is conducive to learning and which provides opportunities, strengthens areas of weaknesses, and extends positive values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

.High School Diploma or G.E.D.

.Certification as per Texas Education Agency 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Administers pre-tests as students enter the program, and administers post-tests and exit interviews when students leave the program.
2. Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials and work.
3. Assists the teacher in maintaining an orderly classroom environment for learning.
4. Informs school administration about program progress on a regular basis.
5. Gathers student progress information during the month-end review of each student’s file for submission to Read Right.
6. Maintains an open line of communication with students, teachers, administrators, the District trainer, and Read Right to assure program quality.
7. Works with a variety of READ RIGHT consultants who come to train tutors.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of district and administrative policies applicable to the position.
9. Exhibits maturity and emotional control.
10. Accepts and performs additional school related assignments in a positive and efficient manner.
11. Dresses and grooms appropriately.
12. Exhibits punctuality and dependability in performing his or her job.
13. Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
14. Adheres to Professional Ethical Standards in relationship to students, teachers, peers and administrators.
15. Participates in staff development and professional growth activities.

Professionalism

Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

1. Follows ethical standards of the B.E.C. State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members.
• Maintains the dignity of the professional; respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity and exemplify honest.
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
• Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
• Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.

1. Adheres to F.B.I.S.D. “Hornet Points of Pride” professional district standards. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns.
• Maintains positive working relationships with others by:
• BEING TRUTHFUL… about our District and fellow Employees
• BEING RESPECTFUL… of fellow Employees
• SEEKING SOLUTIONS…for our District and fellow Employees
• BEING FAIR, EQUITABLE AND TOLERANT…of differences among individuals both in our actions for the District and toward our fellow Employees
• SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT
• GROWING PROFESSIONALLY

Calendar Days: 187