INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - FINE ARTS Rev. June 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Job No.: P140 FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: P1
Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus Term: 184 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist in the preparation and management of Fine Arts classroom. Work under the supervision of a certified
teacher.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the
teacher.
- Assist with social strategies implementation as needed for individual students.
- Assist in supervising and assisting students throughout the school day in all environments of
educational settings.
- Informed the teacher of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom, including caring for all equipment in the classroom.
- Assist in grading, keeping administrative records, and preparing required reports.
- Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Supervise classroom when teacher is attending scheduled meetings.
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Some college preferred.
- Successful completion of Academic Assistant (ACC, Region 13 or LISD Local Assessment) or current TEA
issued Educational Aide Certificate - obtainable after hire ($32 fee requirement).
- Some experience working with children preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively; manage multiple priorities and projects; use computer and
application software; and work well with students, staff, and parents.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - FINE ARTS Rev. June 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
- Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom
equipment.
- Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.