Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised:

Dept./School:

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:

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

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

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

4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

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

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

7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

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

11. Participate in faculty meeting 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 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. 

Notification of Non-Discrimination

Alice ISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its educational programs as required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Melonae Day at (361)664-0981, #2 Coyote Trail, Alice, Texas 78332 and/or the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Monica Saenz at (361) 664-2130, #2 Coyote Trail, Alice, Texas 78332.

Notificación de No Discriminación

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Alice no discrimina en base a la edad, raza, religión, color de piel, nacionalidad, sexo, y discapacidad al proporcionar servicios educativos, actividades, y programas, de acuerdo con el Título VI  del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como ha sido amendada; el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; y la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, como ha sido amendada.  Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuniquese con el Coordinador del Titulo IX, Dr. Melonae Day, at #2 Coyote Trail, Alice, Texas 78332, (361)664-0981, y/0 el Coordinador de las Sección 504, Monica Saenz, at #2 Coyote Trail, Alice, Texas 78332, (361)664-2130.