2025 - 2026 Educational Aide at Lubbock Independent School District

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Texas Education Agency paraprofessional educational aide certificate
• Experience working with children
• Ability to get along with others and follow directions while working independently
• Computer/typing skills and/or willingness to learn

Job Goal:

Major Duties:

• Supervises small group student activities
• Conducts one-on-one instructional activities
• Performs clerical (instructional) activities for the classroom teacher
• Distributes and collects instructional material
• Assists in classroom management and supervision
• Set up and assist with supervision of listening stations and/or centers
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.
• Possible travel by car, van or bus, and working alone or with others
• Physical ability to do lifting of 10 lbs. or more, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.
• The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn behavior management intervention techniques.
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• The ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to cope with biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in oral and written form in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to follow directives from the principal, associate and assistant principal

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Appraisal: