2026-2027 Instructional Aide - Generic Pool

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing,
conducting, and managing of classroom activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of 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 assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus,
and playground duty.
9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
12. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
13. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or districtapproved website.
14. Maintain confidentiality.
15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Attachment(s):
• Classroom Instructional Aide.pdf