OAK GROVE AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Floydada Independent School District; Brownfield (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Floydada Independent School District seeks a Classroom Instructional Aide to support teachers by providing instructional assistance to students under direct supervision. You will help prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with assessments, maintaining records, and supporting substitutes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or 2 years of college coursework preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during school day, including lunch, bus, and playground.
• Identify and communicate special needs of individual students.
• Participate in staff development to improve performance.
• Attend faculty meetings and school events as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Job Title:Classroom Instructional AideExemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

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:

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 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 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

1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
3. 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 inclement weather); 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.