Teacher Assistant,General Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION

Teacher Assistant, General

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

No. of Days:
According to district approved calendar

Department:
Teaching and Learning

Reports To:

Principal and Teachers Assigned

Supervises:
None

Education

High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience

Some experience working with children

Position Function/Purpose

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Essential Functions

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays

Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher

Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments

Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom

Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students

Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing reports

Participate in in-service programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Qualification Requirements

Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)

Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall

hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
have satisfied one of the following requirements:
has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II;
has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;

have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Ability to work well with children

Knowledge of general office equipment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Moderate Standing

Stooping

Bending

Lifting

Regular attendance required

Equipment Used

Copier
Typewriter
Audiovisual equipment

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Normal Classroom Environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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