Position Type: Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant/Instructional Aide Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: Crandall Middle School - 2nd Location   Additional Information: Show/Hide 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Moderate walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress