Primary Educational Aide

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

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

• Education/Certification: Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by ESSA. 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.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a 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 teacher 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 (including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty).
• Inform teacher 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.

None.

• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.49 to $19.54 per year

• Donna Minniear, Principal
• Pleasanton Primary
• Phone:
• Email: dminniear