26-27 Instructional Assistant (Campus TBD)

Page 1 of 3 Job Description Instructional Assistant - Regular Classroom JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant/ WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt Regular Classroom REPORTS TO: Principal/Head of School TERMS: 10 Months Teacher Assigned DEPARTMENT: Campus Assigned PAY GRADE: Para Instructional Support 1 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements; work under supervision of certified teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Associate's Degree (or 48 college credit hours), two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office equipment Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Two years of experience working with children, educational environment, preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, a nd state and local boar d policy
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

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Job Description Instructional Assistant - Regular Classroom

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (continued)

5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

7. Provide coverage for classroom in absence of teacher or substitute, or as needed

8. Assist in supervising s tudents throughout th e school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground duty

9. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students

10. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom

11. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports

12. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed

13. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

14. Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures

15. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

16. Must be able to perform the essential f unctions of walki ng and interact ing with student s and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)

17. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

18. Other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, personal co mputer and approp riate software , typewriter, pri nter, calculator, fax machine and audio-visual equipment

Page 3 of 3 Job Description Instructional Assistant - Regular Classroom WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate e ffectively (verbal ); m aintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, walking, s tooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying; moving sma ll stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and oth er classroom equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district -wide travel; occasional state -wide travel; freque nt prol onged and irregular hours; poss ible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable d iseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the abil ity to adjust focus; frequent light l ifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds). EVALUATION: Paraprofessional Evaluation The foregoing statements descri be the general purpose and respons ibilities assigned to this job and ar e not an exhaustive list of all respon sibilities, duties and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exc lusive right to alter this job des cription at any time without notice. Printed Name: ____ Signature: Date: __ ESTABLISHED/REVISED: April, 2021