STEM Campus - Instructional Aide

STEM Campus - Instructional Aide  School Year)

Instructional Aide / Aide - Instructional

12/18/2025

The role of the instructional aide is to provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The instructional aide will assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Highly Qualified Status:
• Attend the free AISD Paraprofessional Academy once hired or;
• Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• State Paraprofessional Certification (recommended)

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, science, social studies and mathematics
• Comfort using (or willingness to learn) educational technology
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment
• Ability to use good judgment in problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Use time productively
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures
• Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic educational environment

• Ability to assist in implementing Project Based Learning and the Engineering Design Process
• Ability to assist in hands‑on, inquiry based experiences that promote problem‑solving, creativity, and collaboration
• Adjust to meet the evolving demands of STEM education.
• Contribute to culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration.
• Facilitate student participation in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch modules under teacher direction.

• Some experience working with children preferred

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
• Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher
• Work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher with administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Assist with the supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee

This section describes the demands and conditions associated with the role.

• Tools and Equipment: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, Promethean panel, standard instructional equipment, copier, printer, phone
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