Title Classroom Assistant; Poteet

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Compensation Plan Pay Grade: 1 Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Principal EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:
As soon as possible

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of the teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma/GED Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community Ability to communicate effectively
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  None Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Mental Demands:
  Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations. Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical demands/environmental factors:
  Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs. Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.