Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Faculty Administration, Heavy Lifting, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, School Management, Staff Development, Staff Training, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
Primary Purpose
Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education
- Associates degree (two years, 48 hours of study) at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment requirements.
- Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification (will be recommended by the district 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.
- General knowledge of standard office equipment.
Experience
- Some experience working with children.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
- Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist in classroom management.
- Conduct parent involvement activities.
- 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.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands
Moderate walking, standing, heavy lifting, and carrying up to 53 pounds; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Environmental Factors
Responsibilities require contact with individuals that may include exposure to disruptive behavior.
Wage
Hour Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Grade
Instructional Support 1
Reports to
Principal / Assistant Principal
Days
187
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Tomball Independent School District