Job Title:  Aide                                                                         Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt 

Job Role: Educational I                                                                Funding Source: 

                                                                                                   Pay Grade:  PR 1  

 

 

Department/School:  Keller Collegiate Academy (KCA) 

Function:  Educational Support 

 

 

Reports to:  Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned               HR Date Approved:  December 2015 

                                                                                                  HR Date Revised:  July 2024  

 

  

 

SUMMARY: 

 

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.  Monitor students taking online courses and assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom 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 

 

• Monitor students working in online courses through Tarrant County College (TCC). 

• 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 

 

• Monitor students working in online courses through Tarrant County College (TCC). 

• 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 

 

 

Experience: 

 

• One (1) year successful experience working with children 

 

 

 

 

 

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.