| Location | Hays, TX |
Department of Human Resources
Job Title: Instruction Aide - Title I Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade: PP04, 8h, 187 days
Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: August 2026
GRANFT FUNDED POSITION: This position is funded 100% through Title I, Part A and is assigned exclusively to activities described in this job description that support the campus Title I Schoolwide Program in alignment with ESSA and Title I requirements. In this role, the employee provides targeted supplemental instructional and behavioral support to students on a schoolwide campus. This is a one-year grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and program needs.
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: Minimum 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
Special Knowledge/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
Major 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 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 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. Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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
EEOC Statement: Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding. Signature of acknowledgement indicates a receipt of aforementioned information.
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