Upper School Specialized Learning Aide
Prestonwood Christian Academy · prestonwoodchristian.org
PlanoPart-time
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The job in short
Specialized learning aide for upper school.
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Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-16
- Location as listed
- PLANO, TX, USA
- Role
- Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Plano Campus - PLANO, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Education, Mission: To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace Biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
Employee Profile:
Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:
Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs
A strong clear Christian testimony
A mature, godly spirit
A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employees life shall reflect:
A lifestyle of biblical integrity
A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
The ability to listen and respond to counsel
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the teacher with maintaining a safe and orderly lab environment, grade book, student records and test monitoring
Helps with classroom organization and clean up
Assists Learning Lab Teacher in preparing and implementing required activities to support student learning and acquisition of organizational skills. Examples include: assisting students by encouraging and checking recording of assignments in agenda books, teaching organizational and study skills, etc.
Utilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline
Assists in implementing procedures and supervising students in the classroom
Maintains classroom supply lists and inventory
Communicates and shares ideas/concerns with Learning Lab teacher and Learning Lab Director
Maintains a professional attitude with regards to parents; allowing the teacher to discuss any behavior or academic problems with the parents and allowing the teacher to meet with parents for conferences
Maintains professionalism in regards to making any personal phone calls or taking care of personal business during time scheduled to be with a class and/or teacher
Maintains confidential information by professional handling and filing of appropriate forms
Prepares reports by following up on assigned projects
Attends all Learning Lab staff meetings
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional organizations
Other duties as assigned by the Learning Lab Director or supervisor
Qualifications/Skills:
College degree and/or Aide experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Good computer skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Professional telephone and office etiquette
Flexibility to work on different projects as needed
Ability to maintain emotional control and patience under stress
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving
Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team
Prestonwood Baptist Church member preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment Conditions:
Talking expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students/parents and co-workers accurately, loudly or quickly
Hearing ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to receive detailed information through oral communication
Standing and walking for sustained periods of time moving about on foot for lecturing and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playgrounds
Stooping, crouching, crawling and kneeling ability to assist small children with various needs
Climbing, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and Lifting ability to pick up small children as need as well as for classroom set up purposes; occasional lifting between 30 50 pounds
Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers
Close visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and reading
Environment is primarily indoors in a classroom environment as well as intermittent outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Qualifications:
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