Instructional Aide - HS SPED

Job Title: Instructional Aide - HS Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade/Days: Hourly/184 Days Dept.
/School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: April 2021 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: Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the 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 Perform duties specific to needs of students in a Life Skills setting Experience: Some experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
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.
Student Management Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
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 The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
El distrito no fallará ni se negará a contratar o despedir a ninguna persona, ni discriminará a ninguna persona con respecto a compensación, términos, condiciones o privilegios de empleo debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional.
El distrito tampoco limitará, segregará ni clasificará a sus empleados o solicitantes de empleo de ninguna manera que pueda privar o tender a privar a un individuo de oportunidades de empleo o que afecte negativamente el estado como empleado debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional.