REPORTS TO: Teacher and Campus Principal DATE REVISED: AUG 21, 2021
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 DAYS PAY GRADE: PI2
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.00 Min $22.44 Max
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the instructional aide is to assist the teacher in providing appropriate distance, virtual or face to face instruction. A cooperative working relationship must be maintained enabling the achievement of the assigned duties and afford a smooth, effective classroom operation.
QUALIFICATIONS:TEA certification requirements
Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:
• completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• obtained an associate's degree; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic
assessment - knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or
knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate
High School Graduate or GED
Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions Ability to communicate and work effectively with students
Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration and the public
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks:
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Performs such clerical tasks as: Typing and duplicating materials such as records, requisitions, reports, forms, tests and instructional materials.
• Catalogues, files and maintains necessary inventories.
• Reads to students, listens to students and participates in other forms of oral communication with students or groups of students.
• Will assist the early childhood student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing diapers, etc. as needed.
• Helps students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher through distance, virtual or face to face environments.
• Maintains bulletin board and other displays as directed.
• Operates instructional equipment.
• Assists students in library as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials in media center.
• Assists in supervision of students during lunch period(s), programs, on the playground and busing activity including field trips.
Participates in in-services.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
* Copier, audio visual equipment, laminator, and computer
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
FUNDING:
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: _______%
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: _______%
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and isnot an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
I have read and received a copy of my job description. I understand this override anything I have been given or told in the past. I further understand that I am expected to follow my job as outlined above and if I have any questions concerning what is expected of me, I will speak with my immediate supervisor.
I certify that I spend the percentage(s) listed above to perform all duties and responsibilities.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscrimination StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La
siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
