Library Teacher Assistant (Emerson)

Teacher Aide, Library Assistant

Position: Teacher Aide, Library Assistant

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Number of Days: According to district calendar

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Principal and Teacher/Librarian Assigned

Supervises: None

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Position Function/Purpose: Assist the librarian and assist the teacher in the preparation and management of activities and administrative requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom and library.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher and librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Processing books and instructional media.
• Inventory classroom needs on a regular basis.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Other duties as assigned by cluster librarian and or building principals.

Qualification Requirements:

• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
• Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.
• Hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher.
• Have satisfied one of the following requirements:
• Has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II.
• Has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Physical Demands:

• Standing (at least 30 minutes per period)
• Stooping
• Bending
• Light to moderate lifting 15-44 lbs.
• Moderate to heavy carrying
• Ability to see and monitor student's activity
• Regular attendance required

Equipment Used:

• Copier
• Computer and printer
• Audiovisual equipment
• Physical education equipment
• CD, DVD, IPOD

Work Environment:

• Classroom Environment
• Inside and Outside
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold
• Excessive noise
• Dust
• Unusual fatigue factor (such as excessive running etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised - 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.