Instructional Aide - Secondary Schools - 2026-2027
hace 20 días
San Antonio
Assist the campus administration and/or teacher in the preparation and management of instructional, clerical and program support. Education and Certification Requirements: • High school graduate or GED equivalent, • Must meet one of these requirements:, • Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college, or, • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or, • Have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or No Child Left Behind (NCLB), • Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification, • CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire, • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check Special Knowledge and Skills: • Proficient in basic computer skills, computer literacy programs, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications, • Proficient in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills, • Knowledge of office procedures and machines, • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with students, staff and community members, • Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation, • Ability to file books following district cataloging system, • Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Follow District Guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and student information confidentiality, • Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software, • Assist students, staff, and parents with a variety of technology (i.e. Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPads, Kindle Fire Tablets, pointers, wireless mice, document cameras, USB ports, etc.), • Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom, • Provide a safe and conductive atmosphere for the educational program, • Assist students, staff, and parents with software and web-based platforms used by JISD (i.e. TexQuest resources, Destiny, Sora, Google Suite, Discovery Education, Microsoft products, etc.), • Attend required in-service training sessions as well as individual training as determined by the principal, • Assist the campus in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting, planning, and organizing and evaluating the instructional program., • Keep instructional staff informed of special needs or concerns of individual students, • Complete tasks in a timely manner, • Assist with other duties as assigned by campus administration (i.e. including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.), • Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, organizing, and evaluating program elements, • Work with individual students to complete instructional program needs, • Help with record keeping, health routines, lunchroom and playground activities, • Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assist in the training of self-help skills, • Accompany classes on field trips, • Assist with loading and unloading of school buses, • Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials, • Perform other duties as assigned, based on campus needs, • Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year, • Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills, • Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources, • Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance, • Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics, • Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision and evaluation of district personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required. Equipment Used: • Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position. Mental Demands: • Ability to read, concentrate, communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute, analyze, differentiate, • Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands: • Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling, • Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds Environmental Factors: • Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration, • Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), • Work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, • Work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours Nondiscrimination Statement: The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.