Educational Aide -Unit

Educational Aide
-Unit (25-26)

Northwest Independent School District Educational Aide
-Unit (25-26) role. Duty days 187, reports to Principal and Teacher Assigned, wage/hour status Non-Exempt, dept/campus campus assigned, pay grade P15, date revised 05/2025.

Primary

Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Able to maintain confident information
• Other duties as assigned

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Personal computer, printer, copier, and FAX machine

Maintain emotional control under stress. Position requires frequent sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, keyboarding, and wrist inflexion.