What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide-Special Education Pool (2024-2025 School Year) position at San Benito CISD?
Job Title: Instructional Aide II Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal/Certified Teacher Pay Grade: 02
Works with: Students/Staff/Parents Days: 187
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose
An Instructional Aide II assists certified staff members in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate
the personal, social, and intellectual development of students in music; computer lab and/or
cosmetology.
Prerequisites
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Reports to: Principal/Certified Teacher Pay Grade: 02
Works with: Students/Staff/Parents Days: 187
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose
An Instructional Aide II assists certified staff members in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate
the personal, social, and intellectual development of students in music; computer lab and/or
cosmetology.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in English;
- Forty-eight (48) college level hours from an accredited institution of higher education or Associate’s Degree;
- Ability to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certification.
- Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
- Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
- Ensure that all activities conform to building and district guidelines.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
- Assist with planning, preparing and developing various instructional materials while considering factors
- Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.
- Support the value of an education.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administration regulations, and state and local board policies.
- React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Perform all other tasks.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress