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). 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: Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, a nd state and local boar d policy.