Aide - Instructional

Job Description: AIDE – INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Title:

Instructional Aide

Duty Days:

187

Reports to:

Campus Principal

Pay Grade:

1

Dept/School:

Assigned Campus

Pay Schedule:

Paraprofessional Pay Schedule

Wage/Hour:

Non-Exempt

Date Revised:

2025

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

High School diploma or GED

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning

Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to organize, and be detailed oriented

Ability to operate the computer

Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students

Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks

Communicate and work with students

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience:

Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher

Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, work with individual students or small groups

Assist in classroom management

Conduct parent involvement activities

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

Student Management

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Help with student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside classroom following appropriate training throughout the school day.

Professional Conduct

Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures

Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations

Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality

Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly

Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance

Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned

Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative 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 and expectations.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; copier and audiovisual equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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