What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Instructional Aide position at Fairview Independent School District?
TITLE : Instructional Aide
REPORTS TO : Principal / Collaborates with Teacher
JOB GOAL : To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups while providing a safe and efficient environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines
- Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
- Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
- Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Assists in recording data for IEPs and other programs associated with the IEPs.
- Assist in promoting appropriate behavior patterns and habits.
- Assists in the construction and development of materials related to the learning processes.
- Assists in the instruction of small group, large group or individual child activities for enhanced skill development.
- Assists students in curricular areas that take place outside of immediate classroom, including areas around school and off the school campus.
- Assists students when entering, riding, or exiting transportation vehicles.
- Cares for all instructional materials, supplies and equipment in the classroom and / or used by students.
- Provides for simple housecleaning activities on a regular basis.
- Assists students in self-help areas necessary for good student health and hygiene (ex. toileting, brushing teeth, etc..)
- Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
- Maintains good rapport with students, parents, staff and other professionals.
- Obtain and maintain First-Aid and CPR certification with re-certification as established within guidelines.
- Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Obtain and maintain CDL driver's license and maintain bus route as driver or bus monitor
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
EVALUATION : Performed annually by Principal in collaboration with assigned classroom teacher.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.