Job Title: Aide - Pre-K

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade:  Para/Clerical PG 3

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus

Date Revised: 1-24-2024

Work Days Scheduled:  187

Primary Purpose:  Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing physical education classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing physical education 
• 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 the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignment
4. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7.  Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2.  Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

General employee requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures. 
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.        
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment

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

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.