PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the instructional aide is to assist the teacher in providing appropriate distance,
virtual or face to face instruction. A cooperative working relationship must be maintained enabling
the achievement of the assigned duties and afford a smooth, effective classroom operation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TEA certification requirements Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:

• completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• obtained an associate's degree; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic

assessment - knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and
mathematics; or
knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and
mathematics readiness, as appropriate
High School Graduate or GED
Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions Ability to
communicate and work effectively with students
Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration and
the public
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks:
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Performs such clerical tasks as: Typing and duplicating materials such as records, requisitions,

reports, forms, tests and instructional materials.

• Catalogues, files and maintains necessary inventories.
• Reads to students, listens to students and participates in other forms of oral communication

with students or groups of students.

• Will assist the early childhood student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks such as

putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing
diapers, etc. as needed.

• Helps students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher through distance, virtual

or face to face environments.

• Maintains bulletin board and other displays as directed.
• Operates instructional equipment.
• Assists students in library as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials in media center.
• Assists in supervision of students during lunch period(s), programs, on the playground and

busing activity including field trips.
Participates in in-services.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copier, audio visual equipment, laminator, and computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing;
move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
FUNDING:
Program: ________________ Percent: ____ %
Program: ________________ Percent: ____ %
In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple
activities or cost objectives are required to work on time and effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis
prohibited by law.