Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) 2025-2026 na Allendale County School District

Position Title:    Instructional Aide
Department:       Instruction  
Reports To:        Principal   
FLSA Status:      Non-Exempt
Days of Work:    190

SUMMARY: 
 
Under direct supervision, provides general instructional and teaching assistance to assigned teacher(s).  Conducts such duties to support instruction as preparing copies, preparing mailings, performing light typing and data entry, etc. May use computers in performing assigned tasks.  Reports to assigned teacher(s) or Principal.  Duties may be specialized as required by area of instruction, type of students, etc.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned.
 
Provides classroom teaching assistance such as reinforcing skills, monitoring in-school-suspension classroom and/or detention hall, completing roll call and student counts, administering make-up tests, etc.   Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
 
Sets up classroom for special activities as assigned such as preparing materials for classroom, setting up charts, etc.
 
Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
 
Exhibits the ability to work with students requiring individual or close attention, reads to children, listens to their reactions, and suggests improvements.
 
Is effective in monitoring groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, independent study or similar work.
 
Demonstrates the ability to observe and assist individual students that are experiencing difficulties.
 
Distributes and collects appropriate materials, sets up the classroom for instructional projects, and sets up and operates audio-visual equipment as needed.
 
Effectively supervises playground activities, monitors students in the cafeteria, during rest periods, coming on and off buses, or as they go to and from classes.
 
Demonstrates the ability to perform other classroom or school-wide clerical tasks; prepares, compiles, and makes copies of instructional materials and reports, files classroom or student records, distributes textbooks and other instructional materials appropriately.
 
Arranges for field trips (permission slips, arrangement of transportation, etc.), speakers/presenters, and related educational activities; accompanies class on field trips as required.
 
Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, and routine posting to ledgers.
 
Types, completes and/or files various records and forms.
 
Collects incoming monies for field trips, school pictures, and other school fees; prepares receipts for monies collected.
 
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as distributing materials, scheduling parent or teacher appointments, ordering supplies, scheduling tutoring, escorting students to other areas of the school, etc.
 
Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.
 
Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
 
None.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 
 
High school graduate with one to two years of clerical experience.  Must meet the District’s Basic Skills Test requirements. A good knowledge of and understanding of child growth and development; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
 
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
 
Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations.  General knowledge of modern office equipment such as typewriters, copiers, and calculators.  Knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, filing and sorting.  Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching.
Skill in the use of general office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, computers, copiers, etc.  Good written and verbal communication, organization, basic mathematical, and telephone skills.  Ability to interact with co-workers, students and school staff in a courteous and professional manner.  Ability to provide assistance to teachers in classroom situations.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
The physical demands described here are symbolic of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, seeing objects/persons at a distance, and ability to adjust focus.  Driving is necessary. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people.  The employee is frequently required to work irregular or extended work hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Conducts duties in an office environment with some exposure to environmental conditions, primarily due to the outside supervision of students.  Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel may be required; no overnight travel is required.  Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
 
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year.  Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
 
EVALUATION: 
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
 
The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
 
I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s).  If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of this function, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).