Aide, Instructional

Aide, Instructional JobID: 699

Position Type:

Clerical/Paraprofessional Support/Classroom Instructional Aide

Date Posted:

5/16/2026

Location:

Stafford STEM Magnet Academy

Date Available:

08/03/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Description:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classrooms.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Must be willing to be flexible in time schedules

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands:

High physical stamina necessary

Repetitive hand motions

Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying (20-50 pounds)

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and/or scaffolding

Environmental Factors:

Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Frequent working alone

Qualifications Profile:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Experience:

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions

Team oriented and self-motivated

Neat in appearance

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: Compensation Plan