Life Skills Aide

Life Skills Aide Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

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

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Formal academic assessment completed, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• 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.

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.