Aide - Instructional

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide provides instructional support services and assists teachers with instruction, preparation, and classroom management. The aide works under the direct supervision of a teacher at an assigned campus. The position is scheduled for 187 duty days and is non-exempt. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the stated academic assessment or postsecondary study requirements. Paraprofessional Aide Certification is required and may be obtained after employment. Candidates must have experience working with students; qualifying experience may come from church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar settings. The role includes supporting students individually and in small groups, helping supervise students throughout the school day, assisting with classroom materials and records, and participating in staff development, meetings, and assigned events. The work involves indoor and outdoor settings, frequent interruptions, exposure to varying weather and noise, and regular light lifting and carrying.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet the formal academic assessment requirement, have an associate’s degree, or have completed two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning.
Paraprofessional Aide Certification is required; it may be obtained once employed.
Experience working with students, which may include work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar settings.
Ability to organize and be detail-oriented.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to provide instruction to individual students or small groups.
Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate and work with students.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Personal qualities that demonstrate respect for others’ rights and confidentiality.
Ability to remain calm and withstand pressure, adapt to changes in routine, and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction to students under the direct supervision of a teacher.
Conduct teacher-assigned instructional exercises and work with individual students or small groups.
Assist with classroom management and parent involvement activities.
Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administering and scoring objective tests or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help the teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Inform the teacher of students’ special needs or problems.
Help supervise students before, during, and after school, including while loading and unloading buses and in playground, cafeteria, learning, practice, and classroom settings, following appropriate training.
Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by a supervisor or administrative staff.