Job Title: Instructional Assistant 
Reports to: Principal / Teacher Assigned
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment through the Region XII Service Center (Title 1 only)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support
1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of assigned teacher or assigned program; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist teacher in implementing instructional strategies and concepts to address student needs.
4. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
5. Help maintain neat and orderly instructional environment.
6. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies
7. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
8. Provide assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management
9. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom or designated areas. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
10. Keep teacher/supervisor aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Clerical Support
11. Compile, maintain, and file reports, requisitions, records and other documents according to standard procedures.

 

Other
12. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
13. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
14. Uphold and enforce state and local policies of the school.
15. Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside; exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

 

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

 

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Department
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.