Job Title:Aide Wage/HourStatus:NonExempt
Job Role:CoCurricular Funding Source: Local
Pay Grade:PR1
Department/School:Campus Assigned
Function:Educational Support
Reports to:Campus Principal HR Date Approved:January 2009
HRDateRevised:May2024
SUMMARY:
Provideinstructionalassistanceto students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.Assistin preparing conducting and managing classroom activitiesfor physical education art theater art and/or musicclassrooms.
The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
- Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in crossfunctional work groups.
- Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
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 the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Help supervise students in cocurricular classrooms and activities.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty.
- Make the teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
- Ensure that all interactions with students District personnel and parents are supportive courteous and respectful.
Policy Reports and Law
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile maintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.
- Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
- Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Have met formal academic assessment associate degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
*For positions funded by Title monies or for positions at campuses identified as a campuswide Title campus the following additional qualifications apply:
- An associate degree two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Experience:
- Experience working with children
- Experience in educational environment (preferred)
SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics
- Ability to work well with children
- Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations
- Ability to be selfmotivated and selfdirected
- Ability to read; understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Ability to effectively present information in oneonone situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used:
- Standard office equipment including personal computer andperipherals
- Physical/gym equipment
- Musical equipment
- Theater equipment
Posture:
- Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:
- Repetitive hand motions frequentkeyboardingand use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:
- Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
- Work to be completed onsite from assigned school or building
- Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
- Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)
- May be exposed to biological hazards (bacteria communicable diseases)
- No remote work
Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions;maintainemotional control under stresswork; prolonged or irregular hours