JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Teacher Assistant		Evaluation Type Paraprofessional	Department Assigned Campus
Pay Grade P2	FLSA Non-Exempt	Date Revised October 2024	Supervisor Principal / Teacher Assigned

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

                                                                                                      

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED


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


• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with children


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

 

Experience:

• Some experience with children

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

 

Instructional Support:

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.


• Help teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.


• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.


• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.


• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.


• Help teachers 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, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.


• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

 

Professional Effectiveness:

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.


• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.


• Follow district policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignment.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]


• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


• Motion: Frequent walking


• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment


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


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

 

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.