Communication Skills, Emergency Procedures, Faculty Administration, High School Diploma, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Performance Management, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Primary School, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, School Management, Special Education, 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
- 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 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 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, including 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
- Physical Demands
- Moderate standing, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- 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
Tools and Equipment Used
- Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals
- Standard instructional equipment
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Lumberton Independent School District