Instructional/Teacher Assistant

White Oak ISD•White Oak, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing instructional support to students under the direction of a teacher. The assistant will work with individual students or small groups, assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays, and help with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments. The position also requires maintaining a neat and orderly classroom, assisting with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, and helping the teacher with administrative records and reports. Additionally, the assistant will provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers and participate in staff development and faculty meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Para Professional Certification or Associate's degree, 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 education 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 teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.