Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

Vernon ISD is a 3A district located in Wilbarger County, about 50 miles west of Wichita Falls on 287, with an enrollment of 1710. Those students are spread out among our six campuses: McCord Elementary (Pre-K, Kinder, 1st); Vernon Elementary (2nd through 5th); Vernon Middle School (6th through 8th); Vernon High School (9th through 12th); Wichita Falls State Hospital Primary Program; and Vernon State Hospital Adolescent Forensic Program. We are a TIA district, with 41 teachers earning designations (12, Recognized; 23, Exemplary; 4, Masters) based on 2024-2025 data. Their allotments ranged from $7,800 to $28,000 and totaled approximately $563,219. Vernon ISD has a strong Curriculum & Instruction team, with an instructional coach assigned to each campus to help teachers succeed in the classroom. While we operate on a five-day work schedule, we have Early Release Fridays spread out throughout the year to offer our teachers a "no students" block of time to complete tasks and prepare lesson plans. We also have several professional development days scattered throughout the year to benefit teachers. Vernon is located near the Oklahoma border and is exactly the midway point between the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Amarillo. It is conveniently located, with the metroplex, Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, and Oklahoma City all within a two and a half hour drive, which also means access to four major airports. For those who like the outdoors, fishing and hunting opportunities are abundant, and Copper Breaks State Park in Texas and the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma are close by. Campus and duties will be assigned by the hiring administrator. This is a pool for all open Instructional Aide Positions within Vernon ISD.

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparation, conduction, and management of classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning* Valid Teacher 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 preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support 1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of the 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 a neat and orderly classroom. 5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 6. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports. 7. Provide assistance to substitute teachers, as needed.

Student Management 1. Provide supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, playground, etc.

Other 1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

2. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. ©2022/Vernon Independent School District