Aide - Library

Waco ISD; Waco (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking an Instructional Aide to assist teachers in planning and managing classroom activities and administrative tasks. The role operates under the supervision of certified teachers to ensure instruction runs smoothly.

The position requires interaction with students, parents, and staff, with duties including preparing materials, supervising activities, and helping with testing administration. Experience with children is preferred and a Texas educational aide certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours required.
• Para Professional Institute Certificate required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
• Conduct instructional exercises with individuals or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests or classwork.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and required reports.
• Offer orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground duties.
• Inform teacher of any special needs or problems.

Skills

Reading support

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Para Professional Institute Certificate

Texas Educational Aide certificate

Job description

Job Title:

Aide - Instructional

Wage/Hour Status:

Non-exempt/At-Will

Reports To:

Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade/Days:

203 / 187 Days

Dept./School:

Campus Assigned

Date Revised:

September 2015

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or

Para Professional Institute Certificate

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:

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• 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.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Constant contact with students, parents and staff.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.