Educational Aide - High School - Student Support Aide Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 7 Hour Educational Aide - High School - Student Support Aide

7 Hour Educational Aide - High School - Student Support Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 1/6/2026
Location:

High School

HIGH SCHOOL - Student Support Aide SCHOOL YEAR

Title:

AIDE (STUDENT SUPPORT)

Reports to:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective:
Provides student services consistent with the district mission and legal requirements.

NOTE:

Work assignments/schedules may fluctuate to address variable staffing needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Ohio Department of Education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
Meets mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Note:

Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, first aid/injury prevention and nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required. Some positions require specialized skills using communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.

Preferred Attributes

Effective interpersonal skills.
Conscientious and self-directed.

Physical Demand Level¹

Light to medium strength (frequently lifting/carrying 11 to 25 lbs.).

Duties require communicating verbally, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, reaching at or below shoulder height, standing/walking, stooping, and using a traditional keyboard.

¹ Abridged listing of U.S. Department of Labor physical demand characteristics.

Essential Functions

Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign-in/out procedures. Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules.

Receives directions from the assigned supervisor. Performs non-teaching program support services that facilitate the timely attainment of district objectives.
Learns the proper procedure for operating equipment associated with assigned duties.
Consults with the assigned supervisor to receive support and address concerns.
Communicates rules to students (i.e., behavioral expectations and non-compliance consequences).
Uses positive behavioral interventions and supports to maintain discipline.
Keeps school personnel informed about student behavior concerns.
Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
Works with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
Ensures accountability of student attendance. Communicates concerns to appropriate staff.

Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Respects privacy. Ensures the veracity and security of confidential information.
Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.

Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

The following are representative of possible job assignments

K-12 Classroom Support:
Provides support within the classroom setting at the direction of the classroom teacher/supervisor.
Library/Media:
Helps teachers/students use media center and technology resources effectively. Keeps books, periodicals and other materials properly shelved. Processes loans/returns. Supervises students in the library. Leads read aloud activities. Supervises students during library book selection. Supports learning goals as directed by the teacher for library time and literacy. Supports the work of volunteers within the library. Assists…


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