DAEP INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom (lunchroom, bus, and playground duty).
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• 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.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Some experience working with children.
• Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.