Primary Purpose:

　　Provide instructional support services. Assist the teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under the direct supervision of the teacher(s).

　　Qualifications:

　　Education/Certification

　　Associate Degree, two years of study (48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment

　　Valid Texas educational aide certificate

　　Special Knowledge/Skills

　　Ability to assist with classroom instruction

　　Ability to work well with children

　　Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills

　　Ability to speak and write Spanish, preferred

　　Experience:

　　Experience working with children

　　Major Responsibilities and Duties:

　　Instructional Strategies

　　Provide direct instruction to students as assigned by the teacher and work with individual students and small groups.Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays, administering and scoring assignments and assessments, preparing records and reports, and maintaining a neat and orderly learning environment.Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers, as needed.Assist in conducting parent involvement activities.Student Management

　　Assist with classroom management.Supervise students throughout the day, before and after school, inside and outside the classroom, in the cafeteria, in the hallway, at drop-off/pick-up locations, on the bus, on the playground, on field trips, and at other times and locations as assigned.Keep the teacher informed of special needs and issues of individual students.Professional Growth and Development

　　Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.Participate in professional learning activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.Communication

　　Establish and maintain appropriate communication and a professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues.Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district and demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible as set out in the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.Maintain strict confidentiality of student and district information.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

　　Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom equipment, computer, peripherals, other electronic devicesPosture: Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twistingMotion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extensionLifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistanceEnvironment: Work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional exposure to contagious diseasesMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption