Educational Aide I - Title I Aide - 183 (2024-2025) - Keller Independent School District

Job Title: Aide                                                             Wage/HourStatus:  Non-Exempt

Job Role:Educational I                                                   Funding Source:

?  Title I, Part A – 211

?  Title II, Part A – 211

?  Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction – 2555

?  Title III, Part A – 263

?  Title IV, Part A - 287

?  Perkins V, 244

                                                                                      Pay Grade:  PR 1 

Department/School:Assigned Campus

Function:Educational Support

Reports to:Campus Principaland Teacher(s)Assigned

HRDate Approved:December 2015

HRDateRevised:June 2024

Title I, Part A- 211The intent of Title I, Part A, is to provide supplemental resources to LEAs to help schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families provide high-quality education that will enable all children to meet the challenging state academic standards.

Title II, Part A-Supporting Effective Instruction- 2555The intent of Title II, Part A is to provide resources to LEAS to increase student achievement, improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leader, and to increase the number of teachers, principals land other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools.

Title III, Part A- 263The intent of Title III, Part A is to provide supplemental resources to LEAs to help ensure that children who are English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency at high levels in academic subjects and can meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet.

Title IV, Part A- 287The intent of Title IV, Part A is to improve the academic achievement of all students by increasing the capacity of LEAs, schools, and communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and improve the use of technology in order to enhance academic outcomes and digital literacy of students.

Perkins V, 244The intent of Perkins V, 244 is to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value.

SUMMARY:

Provide instructionalassistanceto students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assistin preparing, conducting, andmanagingclassroom activities.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.

• Help teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Help 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 the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom.  This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Interact with students in an equitable manner, including the fair application of rules; help manage the behavior of assigned students as needed and according to district policy.

• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

• Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.

• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate

• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

• Crisis Prevention Institute Training – if required by campus

• Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

• *Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Experience:

• One (1) year successful experience working with children

• *For Title I, Part A Programs:  Two (2) years successful experience working with children in an educational setting

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work well with children

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to use personal computer

• Knowledge of general office equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: 

• Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students 

Posture:

• Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking and reaching 

Lifting:

• Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Environment: 

• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and computer monitors; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building

• No remote work

Mental Demands: 

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.