SPECIAL EDUCATION- INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

NAVASOTA ISD
Classroom Instructional Aide Navasota ISD

Job Title	Classroom Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test
Reports to	Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised
Dept./School	Assigned Campus

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 or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associates degree, or two years of study at an institution of
higher learning*
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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small
groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
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. Classroom Instructional Aide Navasota ISD

Student Management
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.
Other
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I,
Part A program.

Classroom Instructional Aide Navasota ISD

It is the policy of the Navasota Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, handicap, or disability in its environment practices as required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act
of 1975, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended & the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

Navasota ISD and its Career and Technology Education Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability,
race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Printed Name: Derek Bowman

Signature: Date: August 1, 2023