Pre-K – 2nd Classroom Support Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. To support and assist teachers in the areas of preparation, management, and instruction in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work with children
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of 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 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.
• Provide general support to Pre-K through 2nd grade classrooms as needed.
• May be asked to cover other assignments as needed if short staffed.

Student Management:

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware 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.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture:
  Moderate standing; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• 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