Instructional Aide - Head Start

Instructional Aide - Head Start )

800 S. Mooris

Non-Certified - Position - Aide - Other

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 11/15/2024

Closing Date

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Duty Days: 10 month

Pay Grade: PP1-PP2

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

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

• 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.

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside 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 meeting and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None.

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional district wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress