Classroom Instructional Assistant

”Giving all Galveston children the opportunity to soar”

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Job Title: Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Classroom Teacher Date Revised: 5/10/2022

Dept./School: Moody Early Childhood Center

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/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, Associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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

• Actively engage students in high quality activities and 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.
• Ability to take over teacher’s duties in the event of temporary teacher absence.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Actively monitor and 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.
• Complete all professional development training hours each year by the set deadline.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

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

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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.

Additional Compensation:

• Other forms

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person