Position Function/Purpose

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.  Work under the supervision of a certified teacher. This position is federal/title funded and there is no guarantee of the position if funds are no longer available.

Essential Functions

1. Follow the directions of the supervisor
2. Prepare instructional materials
3. Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills
4. Conduct small group instruction
5. Work cooperatively with both teachers and students
6. Assist staff in implementing school-wide and classroom behavior management plans
7. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements

1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall

1.  hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;

2.  have satisfied one of the following requirements:

 a. has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II; or

 b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;

 c. and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

      3.  The ability to attend professional development trainings as required by the District

      4.  Ability to work well with children and staff in a positive manner

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

1.       Moderate Standing

2.       Stooping

3.       Bending

4.       Lifting

5.       Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

1.       Copier

2.       Typewriter

3.       Audiovisual equipment

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1.       Normal Classroom Environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised

11/01/2023

 All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.