ES-Instructional Aide, Pre-K

Job Description

Job Title:
Instructional Aide, Pre‑K

Reports To:
Campus Principal

Department:
Campus Assigned

Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt

Pay Grade: IS1

Days: 187

Primary

Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• Minimum of forty‑eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test
• Be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (~$50) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

1 year experience working with children

Instructional Support:

• 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:

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional and audiovisual 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.