Teacher Assistant

Job Title:
Classroom Instructional Aide

Exemption Status:
Nonexempt

Wage/Hour: $11.00 - $17.00 184 Days

Reports to:
Campus Principal

School:
Assigned Campus

Multiple Positions Open Across the District Instructional Teacher Assistant

• Position Type: TEACHING ASSISTANT
• Date Posted: 8/30/2023
• Location:
  
  Lubbock-Cooper ISD
• Date Available:
  
  08/05/2024

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

• Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
  • Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
  • Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
  • Ability to work well with children
  • Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience:
  • Some experience working with children

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• 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.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware 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.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

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

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

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