About this role
Job Title: ISS Instructional Aide Reports To: Campus Principal Department: Campus Assigned Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Pay Grade: IS1 Days: 187 Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Must be a High School Graduate, possess a High School Diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university; or Associate degree or higher
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
Experience: 1 year experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional and audiovisual 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 This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.