Part Time Teacher Assistant Pool

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PART TIME TEACHER ASSISTANT PAY GRADE: IS 3 DUTY DAYS: P/T FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 02/19/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a minimum of 48 college hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of the Austin Community College ParaEducator Institute course, Region 13 Education Service Center Paraprofessional Program, or similarly approved program/course. Additionally, this position requires an Educational Aide certificate as required by the State of Texas and/or Austin ISD and some experience working with children is required. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires in-service workshop training, seminars, and courses. This position requires basic understanding of subject areas to be taught and ability to interact with and relate to children. Incumbent may be required to operate a variety of office/classroom equipment and must be able to assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Incumbent must have knowledge of CPR and other basic first aid techniques. Specialized knowledge and use of specialized equipment used in particular subject areas/specific assignments (e.g., foreign languages, sign language, physical restraint training) is preferred. Incumbent must be able to physically lift and manipulate students as needed. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for providing general assistance to teachers and students, either in a school or a program for special needs children. Incumbent must exercise judgment in handling student disciplinary problems and in assessing students' skill levels. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist

teacher

in

preparing

instructional

materials,

classroom

bulletins

and

other

educational

displays.

Work

closely

with

students

and

reinforce

skills

introduced

by

the

teacher.

Tutor

individual

students

(e.g.,

help

them

prepare

assignments

or

explain

material

they

do

not

understand);

assist

with independent study.

Conduct

small

groups

such

as

reading

groups.

Monitor

student

behavior

(e.g.,

during

bus

loading,

on

the

playground,

in

the

cafeteria

and

hallways,

and

when

teacher is absent from classroom), discipline students, as necessary.

Ensure

that

specific

materials

and

supplies

are

ready

for

classroom

use.

Operate

classroom

equipment,

online

resources

and

audio

technical

equipment.

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Correct

homework

assignments

and

grade

papers.

Perform

clerical

duties

such

(recording

attendance/grades

and

duplicating/laminating

material).

Assist

children

in

eating

or

using

the

bathroom

when

necessary.

Provide

first

aid

and

care

for

sick

children.

Clean

classrooms

or

eating

areas.

Participate

in

professional

development

programs,

faculty

meetings,

and

special

events

as

assigned.

Provide

orientation

and

assistance

to

substitute

teachers.

Alert

teacher

of

an

individual

child's

special

needs

or

problems;

call

parents

to

discuss

students'

progress

or

disciplinary problems.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. 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 Work is generally conducted in a classroom environment depending on course material or activities assigned. Career and Technical classes may be taught outdoors or in a machine shop environment. Field trips and recess may require outdoor activities. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Incumbent works under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or principal. All work is reviewed by the teacher to ensure that material is presented properly, and a formal evaluation is conducted annually. Incumbent will have contact with students, in order to provide job related Instruction, give guidance, and serve as an appropriate role mode. Incumbent will have contact with teachers and principals in order to receive instructions and feedback, assist in planning, and discuss students' progress/performance. Incumbent will have contact with parents in order to discuss students' progress/performance, to listen to questions and concerns.

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The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

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