Aide - Instructional (2026-27)

Primary Purpose

Prepare and organize classroom activities for 20 students in grades K-5; work under the supervision of a certified teacher. These learning opportunities may occur face to face in schools or virtually in a distance learning environment.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide I certification
• 15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with children
• Patience, tolerance, and flexibility
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

• Some verifiable experience working with children (e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays face to face or in a virtual learning environment.
• Work with individual students or small groups face to face and/or virtually to conduct instructional exercises.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher face to face or virtually in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate face to face and/or virtually in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Type materials, make copies, take attendance, record grades, set up files, file reports, make games or other manipulatives, charts, etc.
• Provide orientation and assistance to new teachers.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Effective communication
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting
• May include work from home or location other than a school building
• Internet access, phone
• Prolonged sitting
• Repetitive computer use with frequent use of hands and wrists

Days in Contract: 183

Hours: 7.5

Pay Grade: Para 1