Instructional Aide

Primary Purpose

Facilitate the operations of the Kaufman ISD print shop. Operate one or more types of duplicating machines and poster makers. Work under general supervision to provide printing needs for the district.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and multi-task
  • Set and meet deadlines
  • Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to operate large volume printers and poster makers
  • Ability to use personal computer
  • High Attention to detail / quality control
  • Absorb and apply new information quickly
• Assist in equipment cleaning
• Ability to work well with staff and students
• Experience
• Some experience working in a school setting

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Support:
  • Aid in meeting the deadlines of printing requests to ensure prompt response and delivery of printed materials to school sites and administrative departments.
  • Maintain speed copying machines, equipment, tools, supplies and work area to ensure a safe work environment and availability of equipment and supplies required to complete work requests.
  • Operate a wide variety of print shop equipment (e.g. copiers, staplers, thermal binding, spiral binding, large paper cutting machine, etc.) to complete printing requests from district personnel.
  • Prepare jobs according to requested requirements (e.g. printing, collating, cutting, stapling, binding, packaging, etc.) to package jobs for distribution to school site or administrative department.
  • Prioritize the department workload to maximize efficiency.
  • Schedule request for duplicating services received from school site staff (e.g. bulletins, newsletters, booklets, and special requests, etc.) to ensure availability of completed materials by requested completion date.
  • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of print shop equipment.
  • Attend training related to equipment used in the print shop.
  • Order print shop supplies and provide copy to paper to all Kaufman ISD campuses as necessary.
• Other:
  • Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
  • Preparing files for print production; checking fonts, links, and colors.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
• Communication:
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with administration and teachers.
  • Work as a leader and member of a team through cooperation and collaboration.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, learners, and community.
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used

• Copier
• Personal computer
• Other equipment

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and repetitive hand motions.