Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.  Assist with the supervision/management of students. Flexibly provide support in areas of campus/district needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Valid Texas educational aide certificate/willingness to obtain certification upon meeting requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to be flexible in scheduling, job duties, and willingness to help wherever needed

Experience:

Some experience working with children preferred

Other:

Complete application & required documents

Complete interview & meet requirements for reputable reference checks

Clear a pre-employment criminal background check

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Performs 100% of instructional and other allowable duties on a Title I, Part A Schoolwide campus.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes arrival, lunchroom, bus, playground, and dismissal duty.
2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
3. Form collegial relationships/rapport with other staff members and be a positive, contributing member of a healthy campus morale.
4. Participate in all required trainings.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
6. Follow all applicable laws.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; manage schedule flexibility and fluidity

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.