Aide - Pre-K

Job Title: Classroom Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade: Clerical 1

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High school diploma
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or willingness to obtain certificate (at applicant's expense) within 30 days of employment
• Any applicant for paraprofessional jobs who is recommended for hire in Magnolia ISD and hasn't obtained a minimum of 48 college hours will have to pass a paraprofessional assessment exam which consists of reading, writing and mathematics.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work well with children, Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience: Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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.

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

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.