GISD PE​/Music Aide

Job Title:

PE/Music Aide

Location:

LP Waters PreK Center

Primary

Purpose:

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

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Texas educational aide certificate required;
  Certification can be obtained through the District
• Completion of the Para Skills Course through STEDI.org. Course will be purchased by the District.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience:

• Some experience working with children is preferred.

• 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 teachers 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 teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment