Instructional Aide - Decker Prairie Elementary School - School Year

Education/Certification: Associate's degree, two years (48 hours) of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment requirements Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification will be recommended by the district upon hire

Experience: Some experience working with children

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:
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other:
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Pay Grade: Instructional Support 1Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Days: 183