POSITION TITLE:Aide Instructional
EXEMPTION STATUS:Non Exempt
REPORTS TO:Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 months;school year
HOURLY SALARY RANGE:Minimum $12.00 Midpoint $15.00 Maximum $18.00
Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional support services. Assist the teacher in instruction preparation and management of classroom activities. Work under the direct supervision of the teacher(s).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Associate Degree two years of study 48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or meet formal academic assessment
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to assist with classroom instruction
Ability to work well with children
Effective communication (verbal and written) organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak and write Spanish preferred
Experience:
Experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Provide direct instruction to students as assigned by the teacher and work with individual students and small groups.
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays administering and scoring assignments and assessments preparing records and reports and maintaining a neat and orderly learning environment.
- Assist with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as needed.
- Assist in conducting parent involvement activities.
Student Management
- Assist with classroom management.
- Supervise students throughout the day before and after school inside and outside the classroom in the cafeteria in the hallway at dropoff/pickup locations on the bus on the playground on field trips and at other times and locations as assigned.
- Keep the teacher informed of special needs and issues of individual students.
Professional Growth and Development
- Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.
- Participate in professional learning activities to improve jobrelated skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.
Communication
- Establish and maintain appropriate communication and a professional relationship with students parents and colleagues.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district and demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible as set out in the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student and district information.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom equipment computer peripherals other electronic devices
- Posture: Prolonged sitting/standing frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions keyboarding use of mouse wrist flexion/extension
- Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance 3055 pounds with assistance and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
- Environment: Work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional exposure to contagious diseases
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption