About this role
Job Title: Classroom Instructional AideStatus: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) AssignedPay Grade: Clerical PG2, $17,581-$27,560
Dept./School: Campus AssignedDate: May 2018
Primary Purpose
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Highly-Qualified Aide Status
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing and math
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
- 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 maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.
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 teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Monitors student behavior (e.g., during bus loading, on the playground, in the cafeteria and hallways, and when a teacher is absent from classroom); disciplines students as necessary.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Principal/classroom teacher
- Provides first aid as necessary.
- Cleans classrooms or eating areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Equipment Used
Operates classroom equipment such as DVD players, computers, CD players, online resources.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.