Behavior Teacher Aide

Primary Purpose:

Position requires working with students at risk of dropping out and serving as a monitor in the ISS room for part of the day.

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associates degree two years of study at an institution of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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

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.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout school day inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground 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 meeting and special events 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

Start Date: September 2026

Work Days: 183 (days will be prorated to acutal days worked)

Salary: District Compensation Salary Schedule

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.

Required Experience:

IC