AIDE - PRE-K CLASSROOM

AIDE -PRE-K CLASSROOM

JOB TITLE: AIDE - PRE-K

REPORTS TO: CAMPUS PRINCIPAL

DEPTARTMENT/CAMPUS: WILLIAM F. BARNETT ELEMENTARY

PRIMARY PURPOSE:Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to students.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Student Management

• Supervise and ensure safety and security of students in the classroom, on outings, and to and from areas outside the classroom.
• Make the teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for students.
• Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
• Observe and document developmental progress of children.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform 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; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 30 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bodily fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.

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.