DAEP Aide

Job Title: Classroom DAEP Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised:

Dept./School:

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the supervision of a certified teacher and assist with DAEP duties when a student is placed in an alternative placement setting. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities. Possible coaching opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment requirements

Valid Texas educational aide certificate - school district can help with this

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.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.