Instructional Assistant, Title I

College Station ISD•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant, Title I, assists a teacher with preparing and managing classroom activities and administrative requirements, under the supervision of a dual language certified teacher. The position is assigned to a campus, is funded by Title I, and requires cooperation with semi-annual Time & Effort documentation. The posting states that grant funding is expected to be available through the end of the school year and does not guarantee continued employment beyond the availability of those funds. The role includes supporting instruction, testing, classroom organization, and student supervision, as well as participating in staff development, faculty meetings, and assigned special events. The employee is expected to maintain professional interactions, adapt to changing situations and school environments, and remain calm under stress. The position is non-exempt and scheduled for 187 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following qualifications: complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours, or the applicable lesser number defined by the institution); possess an associate degree or higher; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate through a local academic assessment the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics, or in readiness skills in those subjects as appropriate.
Obtain Educational Aide state certification within one year of hire.
Ability to work well with children.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Some experience working with children.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and adapt to changing situations and school environments.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, and moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
Assist with administering and scoring objective tests or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Work with individual students or small groups of students.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teachers informed of students’ special needs or problems.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community members, and visitors.
Remain calm under pressure, adapt flexibly to changes in routine, show respect and courtesy, and willingly assist coworkers.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or administrator that are consistent with the position’s general requirements and qualifications.
Cooperate in maintaining semi-annual Time & Effort documentation required for Title I funding.