Educational Aide 1

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Support

– Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
– Help teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
– Help 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 the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
– Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Interact with students in an equitable manner, including the fair application of rules;
help manage the behavior of assigned students as needed and according to district policy.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Policy, Reports, and Law

– Maintain confidentiality.
– Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
– Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
– Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
– Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
– Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification: High School Diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED)

Certificate
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate Crisis Prevention Institute Training – if required by campus Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program. Experience: One (1) year successful experience working with children

For Title I, Part A Programs: Two (2) years successful experience working with children in an educational setting

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

– Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
– Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
– Ability to work well with children
– Ability to communicate effectively Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
– Ability to use personal computer Knowledge of general office equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Environment:

– Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and computer monitors; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
– Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building No remote work

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours
INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervis r to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.