Kindergarten Instructional Aide

Primary Purpose

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

Beginning Salary: 12.67/hr

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED.
  Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two 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 well with children. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

• 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.
• 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 meeting and special events as assigned.
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Alternative methods of performing duties.

• 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.
• Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Entry level

Full-time

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