Communication Skills, Emergency Procedures, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Faculty Administration, High School Diploma, Mathematics, Performance Management, Primary School, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Staff Development, Staff Training, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
Primary Purpose
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.
Qualifications
Education
Certification
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associates degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
Valid Texas educational aide certificate. Lumberton ISD can facilitate gaining certification upon hire
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
Some experience working with children. Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I Part A program on the Early Childhood or Primary School campus.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of a 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 classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help 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 the 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
Mental Demands
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands
- Posture: Moderate standing, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds
Environmental Factors
- Work inside and outside
- Exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
- Exposure to noise
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Lumberton Independent School District