Prek/Headstart Instructional Aide

Position Type:

Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

5/30/2024

Location:

CISD - Campus Assigned

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Job Title: Instructional Aide

Reports To: Principal

Contract Days: 184 Days

Starting Base Pay:

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two (2) 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 with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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.

• 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. This includes 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.

• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.

• Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Attachment(s):

• Instructional Aide