Position Function/Purpose

To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.. 

Major Responsibilities

1. Follow the directions of the supervisor
2. Preparing materials and displays as directed
3. Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills
4. Conducting small group and large group activities
5. Working in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students
6. Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline
7. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students
8. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials
9. Changing diapers and assisting with restroom needs
10. Toileting students
11. Feeding or assisting with feeding students as needed
12. Assisting with lifting students
13. Assisting students with other self-help skills
14. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements

  Minimum Certification/Education:

·         High school diploma or GED

·         Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)

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

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

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

·         Good people skills

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

·         Ability to work well with all students

·         Ability to work well with children

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.       Standing

2.       Walking

3.       Bending

4.       Use of fingers

5.       Lifting (45 lbs. or over)

6.       Regular attendance required

Equipment used

1. Copier
2. Audio visual equipment
3. Laminator
4. Telephone
5. In some cases:  wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment 

Work Environment

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

1. Indoors and Outdoors
2. Works around machinery with moving parts
3. 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.