BRICKS Aide

BRICKS Aide

The BRICKS aide provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and assists with preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Job Title: BRICKS Aide FLSA: Nonexempt

Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Clerical/Para 1 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar Days: 187 Revised: 7.14.2025

Primary Purpose The BRICKS aide provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and assists with preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 college hours OR Paraprofessional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (PAKS) Certification
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

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

Experience

• Three (3) years successful experience working with children preferred
• Computer skills preferred

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. Work with certified teachers and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment 8. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and student behavior plans

Student Management 10. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty 11. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students

Other 12. Maintain and professional, cooperative, and positive attitude 13. Demonstrate dependability and punctuality by exercising regular attendance and promptness 14. Maintain professional ethics and exercise self-control over actions and words with students, parents, and staff members 15. Follow district and building policies 16. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance 17. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned 18. Assume other duties as assigned by campus principal, teacher assigned to, and the Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Evaluation The Instructional Paraprofessional's evaluation is a responsibility resting with the principal. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of the school year.

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