Instructional Aide Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title - Aide - Instructional (26-27 School Year)
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Exemption Status - Non Exempt
Reports to - Principal
Terms of Employment - 10 months; 2026-2027 School Year
Hourly Salary Range - Minimum $12.00, Midpoint $15.00, Maximum $18.00

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 district’s 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 devices
* Posture: Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
* Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
* Lifting: 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