High School ISS and Paraprofessional

Instructional Support Aide

Oversee and provide instructional assistance to students who are assigned ISS. Assist as an instructional aide, cover classes, and other school duties as needed.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher classroom teachers; work with individual students or small groups as needed.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays as needed.
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.
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.
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
12. Instructional aide, cover classes, and any other school duties as assigned.

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