Classroom Instructional Aide

Classroom Instructional Aide

Primary Purpose: 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: 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.
• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist and perform duties as assigned related to the efficient operation of the school.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Ensure that dress and grooming is clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for the assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by the supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.

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

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary to be established in accordance with state and local requirements. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.