Instructional Aide - Secondary Schools

Instructional Aide - Secondary Schools -

Starting Date: Immediately

Compensation: CIS 303

Days: 185

Assist the campus administration and/or teacher in the preparation and management of instructional, clerical and program support.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Must meet one of these requirements:
  • Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester credits of college
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
  • Have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check

• Proficient in basic computer skills, computer literacy programs, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Knowledge of office procedures and machines
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with students, staff and community members
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position

• Follow District Guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and student information confidentiality
• Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software
• Assist students, staff, and parents with a variety of technology (Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPads, Kindle Fire Tablets, pointers, wireless mice, document cameras, USB ports, etc.)
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom
• Provide a safe and conductive atmosphere for the educational program
• Assist students, staff, and parents with software and web-based platforms used by JISD (Tex Quest resources, Destiny, Sora, Google Suite, Discovery Education, Microsoft products, etc.)
• Attend required in-service training sessions as well as individual training as determined by the principal
• Assist the campus in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting, planning, and organizing and evaluating the instructional program
• Keep instructional staff informed of special needs or concerns of individual students
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Assist with other duties as assigned by campus administration (including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.)
• Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, organizing, and evaluating program elements
• Work with individual students to complete instructional program needs
• Help with record keeping, health routines, lunchroom and playground activities
• Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assist in the training of self-help skills
• Accompany classes on field trips
• Assist with loading and unloading of school buses
• Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on campus needs
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
• Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
• Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervision and evaluation of district personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required.

• Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Ability to read, concentrate, communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute, analyze,…