Educational Aide/Self-Contained 26-27

Job Title: Educational Aide: Self Contained Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade/Days: Hourly/168 Days

Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: June 2026

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Self-Contained

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Perform duties specific to the needs of students in a Life Skills setting

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• 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 the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

• The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

El distrito no fallará ni se negará a contratar o despedir a ninguna persona, ni discriminará a ninguna persona con respecto a compensación, términos, condiciones o privilegios de empleo debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional. El distrito tampoco limitará, segregará ni clasificará a sus empleados o solicitantes de empleo de ninguna manera que pueda privar o tender a privar a un individuo de oportunidades de empleo o que afecte negativamente el estado como empleado debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional.