Teacher Assistant

Classroom Instructional Aide

Exemption Status:
Nonexempt Wage/Hour: $11.00 - $17.00 184 Days

Reports to:

Campus Principal School:
Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Support:
  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.
• Student Management:
  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.
• Other:
  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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• 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

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