Instructional Aide

Job Skills/Licenses

Instructional Aide Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent communications skills

Ability to work well with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support:

1.Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

2.Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

3.Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

4.Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

5.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

6.Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management:

7.Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

8.Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

9.Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other:

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

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

Years Of Experience

• Total years you've worked for WISD

• Years you've worked as a paraprofessional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional in all districts

• Total years you've worked in any district

Skills Questionnaire

• How many years of experience do you have working with the public or in a customer service environment?

• How many years of experience do you have in maintaining data and physical files?

• Have you ever worked with confidential information?

• Rate your ability to work cooperatively with others:

• Rate the importance of confidentiality of information:

• Rate your comfort level in communicating with students and parents:

• Rate your ability to follow oral and written instructions:

• Rate the importance of attendance and punctuality:

General Questions

• Date Available: (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Position(s) applying for:

• Type of employment (Full-time or Part-time):

• Have you been employed by Wylie ISD in the past? If yes, please provide date(s) of employment.

• Please list any language (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak. Please indicate by each language listed if you can read, speak or both.

• Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest (nolo contendre) to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, theft, rape, murder, swindling, and indecency with a minor)? If yes, please state where. when, and the nature of the offense.

• Are you related to a District Board Member? If so, please provide name and relationship.

Education/Certification Requirements

Instructional Paraprofessional Requirements:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Valid Educational Aide Certification (Apply for upon employment offer).

Benefits

For information, please visit our benefits website at http://wylieisd.schoolwires.net/Page/1567

Attachments

Cover Letter

Resume

Reference Letter

Transcripts

Certificate

References

General Reference: 0 of 5 external references required.