| Location | Midland, TX |
POSITION: Teacher Assistant, General
Exempt Status Non-Exempt
No. of Days According to district approved calendar
Department Teaching and Learning
Reports To Principal and Teachers Assigned
Supervises None
Education
university
Experience
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work
under the supervision of a certified teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work
assignments
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing reports
Participate in in-service programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall
hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner''s Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II; or
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and
development or related subject areas;
3.and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
Ability to work well with children
Knowledge of general office equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
Moderate Standing
Stooping
Bending
Lifting
Regular attendance required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Copier
Typewriter
Audiovisual equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.
Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate
experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revised 11/01/2023
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland 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 (including pregnancy), 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.