JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide/Guidance Center

DUTY DAYS: 185

PAY GRADE: CO2

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher(s)

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Light clerical skills
• Ability to work well with school-aged children
• Basic computer skills, i.e. Excel, word processing, Publisher

Experience:

• Some experience working with school-aged children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
2. Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials
3. Work with individual students to complete instructional exercises by the teacher(s)
4. Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
6. Keep the teacher(s) informed of any special needs or problems of individuals students
7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
8. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
9. Assist the teacher(s) in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
10. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress, must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Able to remain calm under stressful situations. While performing job duties, employee is required to change locations frequently. Walking, climbing stairs several times daily and standing are mixed with half-hour periods of being seated.