25-26 MHS Instructional Assistant, Float

Midway ISD Region 12•Waco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

An instructional assistant (float) is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of a regular classroom teacher. Daily assignments will be determined by campus administrator-based campus needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to students under the direction of assigned teacher or assigned program; work with individual students or small groups.
Help maintain a neat and orderly instructional environment.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom or designated areas. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and any other duty.
Keep campus leadership staff aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Compile, maintain, and file reports, requisitions, records and other documents according to standard procedures.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Uphold and enforce state and local policies of the school.
Maintain confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.