Teacher Aide
Teacher Aide
Date: December 5, 2022
Position Title: Instructional Aide
Location: Slocum ISD
Salary Range: $12.15–$15.65 per hour
Length of Work Year: 180 days
Position Summary
Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self- contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self- help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Position Requirement
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Duties/Responsibilities
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT
6. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
7. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
8. Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
9. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
10. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
11. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
OTHER
12. Maintain confidentiality.
13. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Application Procedures
Send district application and copy of credentials to:
Gina Kellum
gkellum@slocumisd.org
Slocum ISD
5765 East State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
Application Deadline
Until filled.
*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.