Educational Aide – Elementary

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma
Ability to meet formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Hold or the ability to hold a Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Responsibilities:
Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Misc Information:
Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, applicable certificates, etc… to their application.
This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year.