INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (2024-2025 SY)

Position Type :

Support Staff / Instructional Assistant

Date Posted : 6 / 7 / 2023

6 / 7 / 2023

Location :

South San Antonio Independent School District

Closing Date : until filled

until filled

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Reports To : Campus Principal

Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Pay Grade : IS 1

Department : Campus Assigned

Terms of Employment : 187 Days

Primary Purpose :

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Must be a High School Graduate, possess a High School Diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (South San ISD can assist with his request)
• Candidate must clear a biometric (fingerprint based) check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Preferred

Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university; or Associate degree or higher

Special Knowledge / Skills : Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience :

1 year 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.

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

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Working Conditions : Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional and audiovisual equipment

Posture : Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

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

The Superintendent reserves the right to waive any requirements for any qualified applicant. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Your resume, letter of interest, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of South San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SSAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI