NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Educational Aide – Regular Education Pre-K (0912PK)

Reports to: Principal and Teacher Assigned

Dept. /Campus: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Duty Days: 187                                                                                                              
Pay Grade: P10                                                                             
Date Revised: 01/2021

Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:      

1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
3. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
8. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
9. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
13. Able to maintain confident information
14. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, copier, and FAX machine.

Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress.  Position requires frequent sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, keyboarding and wrist flexion/extension.

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.