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

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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

 

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.

 

 

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