Instructional Aide

Position: Instructional Aide - Essential

Job Title: Instructional Aide - Essentials Exemption

Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)

Assigned Pay Grade: CT-1 / 187

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Date Revised: 6.25.2024

Primary Purpose

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

Qualifications Education/Certification

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Meet rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved course of study for paraprofessionals (Master Teacher courses)
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (prior to day one in the classroom)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Experience

• Some 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.

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.

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, 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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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