What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide, PK (2024-2025) position at Denton Independent School District?
Job ID: 2952
Job Title: Aide, PK (2024-2025)
Location: EP Rayzor Elementary
Date Posted: 1/17/2025
Date Closed:
Position Type: Clerical or Paraprofessional
Position: Aide, Pre-K
Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional
Pay Grade: 01
Minimum Salary: $ 22,440
Duty Days: 187 days per year
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam
or
- Associates Degree or 48 Semester Hours of college credit
Certification:
- Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- Some experience working with children
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Support
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Helping students with personal needs, such as toileting, feeding, etc.
- Work with multiple students or teachers on the campus (may float between classrooms)
- Other duties as assigned by administrators or teachers.
Student Management:
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Equipment Used:
- Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
District Employees
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line Internal Application atwww.Dentonisd.org. Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.
Out of District Applicants
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line External Application at www.Dentonisd.org. Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain vacant until qualified applicant is employed.
THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $22,440