<p>Primary Purpose:</p> <p>Provide instructional assistance to early childhood students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education/Certification:</p> <p>High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate</p> <p>Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*</p> <p>Valid Texas educational aide certificate, or ability to obtain within six months of employment</p> <p>Special Knowledge/Skills:</p> <p>Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics</p> <p>Ability to work well with children</p> <p>Ability to communicate effectively</p> <p>Ability to speak and read Spanish</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>Some experience working with children</p> <p>Major Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <p>Instructional Support</p> <ul> <li>Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups. </li><li>Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. </li><li>Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. </li><li>Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. </li><li>Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. </li><li>Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. </li><li>Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. </li></ul> <p>Student Management</p> <ol start="8"> <li> <p>Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.</p> </li><li> <p>Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.</p> </li></ol> <p>Other</p> <ol start="10"> <li> <p>Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.</p> </li><li> <p>Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.</p> </li></ol> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:</p> <p>Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment</p> <p>Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping</p> <p>Motion: Moderate walking</p> <p>Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)</p> <p>Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise</p> <p>Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress</p> <ul> <li>Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program. </li></ul> <p>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 or skills that may be required.</p> <p>Work days: 180</p> <p>FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance</p> <p>You can earn up to five local and five state days if you start at beginning of school year.</p> <p>Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.</p> <p>In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551).</p>