Intervention Aide for Reading & Math Support

Kennedale ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedale ISD is seeking an instructional aide to support students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.

Collect required documentation of services for students identified under Special Education, 504, or MTSS. The role includes supervising students during the school day, assisting with intervention processes, and maintaining a neat classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework recommended.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individuals or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duties.
• Complete data collection tools for service implementation for special education teachers.

Skills

Reading instruction support

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certifiedteacher. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behaviormanagement, and instruction programs. Collect required documentation of services forstudents identified under Special Education, 504, or MTSS.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at aninstitution of higher learning*
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:
Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
1. Provide assistance to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individualstudents or small groups.
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
3. Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special educationteachers.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
6. Provide support to students during the intervention process.

Student Management
7. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.

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

Other
9. Maintain confidentiality.
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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 inclementweather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.