Instructional Aide; Pool

Job Title: Instructional Aide I

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal/Certified Teacher

Pay Grade: 01

Works with: Students/Staff/Parents

Days: 187

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

An Instructional Aide assists certified staff members in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Instructional Aide works closely with staff and administration to promote and execute the instructional plan of the building.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in English;
• Forty‑eight (48) college‑level hours from an accredited institution of higher education or Associate’s Degree;
• Ability to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certification.

• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to building and district guidelines.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Assist with planning, preparing and developing various instructional materials while considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels and physical limitations of students.
• Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.
• Support the value of an education.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administration regulations, and state and local board policies.
• React to changes productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Perform all other tasks.

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.