Instructional Aide Teacher
About the Employer
Aide - Instructional (26-27 School Year)
Job Title and Context
Position Title: Aide - Instructional
Exemption Status and Reporting Structure
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Terms of Employment
Terms of Employment: 10 months; 2026-2027 School Year
Hourly Salary Range
Hourly Salary Range: Minimum $12.00, Midpoint $15.00, Maximum $18.00
Primary Purpose
Provide Instructional Support Services
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
Provide direct instruction to students as assigned by the teacher and work with individual students and small groups.
Assist in Preparation of Materials
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.
Maintain Equipment
Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Support Substitute Teachers
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers, as needed.
Parent Involvement Activities
Assist in conducting parent involvement activities.
Student Management
Classroom Management
Assist with classroom management.
Supervision
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.
Keeping Teacher Informed
Keep the teacher informed of special needs and issues of individual students.
Professional Growth and Development
Maintain Familiarity with District Curriculum
Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.
Participate in Professional Learning
Participate in professional learning activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
Attend Staff Meetings
Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.
Communication
Establishing Relationships
Establish and maintain appropriate communication and a professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues.
Presenting a Positive Role Model
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.
Community Outreach
Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.
Maintaining Confidentiality
Maintain strict confidentiality of student and district information.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
Tools/Equipment Used
Standard classroom equipment, computer, peripherals, other electronic devices
Posture/Lifting/Motion
Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
Environment
Work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional exposure to contagious diseases
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption