Aide - Classroom

Richardson Independent School District; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas seeks an Educational Aide to support teachers in classroom activities and instruction. The role requires assisting in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics, and demands effective communication and the ability to work well with children. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or equivalent and a valid Texas educational aide certificate. Experience with children is preferred. This position aims to close achievement gaps and provide rigorous instruction while preparing students for a global economy.

Qualifications

• Must assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Must work well with children and communicate effectively.
• Some experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support services to teachers.
• Assist in preparation and management of classroom activities.
• Work under direct supervision of teachers.

Skills

Assisting in reading instruction

Working well with children

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree or two years of study

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher. Accelerating learning to close achievement gaps and ensure a college-ready foundation for every student be delivering rigorous instruction to students to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth and ensure that regardless of socioeconomic factors every child is prepared for accelerated learning to compete in a global economy.

Education/Certification

• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by 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