Instructional Aide Pool

About the Role

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a Secondary Counselor. 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*
  • 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

Responsibilities

• 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
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  • 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, including 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 meetings and special events as assigned
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

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