Instructional Aide - Head Start

Position: Instructional Aide - Head Start (2024-2025)
Non-Certified - Position - Aide - Other

Grades PK

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

Fund Source: 199

Date Revised:
August 2016

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

48 college hours

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

* 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

* 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.

Other

* Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

* Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Duty Days 176

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