Instructional Aide/Hild

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The role of the instructional aide is to assist the teacher. A cooperative working relationship must be maintained enabling the achievement of the assigned duties and afford a smooth, effective classroom operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEA certification requirements

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:

·         completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or

·         obtained an associate's degree; or

·         met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -

knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or

knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics

readiness, as appropriate

High School Graduate or GED

Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate and work effectively with students

Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration and the public

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks:
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Performs such clerical tasks as:  Typing and duplicating materials such as records, requisitions, reports, forms, tests and instructional  materials.
• Catalogues, files and maintains necessary inventories.
• Reads to students, listens to students and participates in other forms of oral communication with students or groups of students.
• Helps students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Maintains bulletin board and other displays as directed.
• Operates instructional equipment.
• Assists students in library as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials in media center.
• Assists in supervision of students during lunch period(s), programs, on the playground and busing activity including field trips.
• Participates in in-services.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copier, audio visual equipment, laminator, and computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; move small

stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.