Instructional Aide- Part Time - Not to Exceed 4 hours per day

McMinn County School District
US - Tennessee - Niota
October 26, 2024

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Aide

Date Posted:
7/11/2024

Location:
Niota Elementary School

Date Available:
08/01/2024
MCMINN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Teacher, Principal

Date Revised: 01/2021

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Part Time: Not to Exceed 4 hours per day

Hourly Rate: $16.87-$17.58 Starting Pay

Primary Purpose

The Instructional Aide Position enhances the educational process and potential of the student. Instructional Aides work with certified staff and building level administrators to assist with performing daily educational tasks as assigned. Persons must be able to adapt to performing a variety of duties, accepting direction, control and planning of an activity, ability to work with students within their learning environments, and the ability to make decisions based on sensory or judgement.

Qualifications

a) Minimum of a high school education or the equivalent as determined by the General

Education Development Test (GED)and 48 Semester hours of college work obtained from an accredited institution of higher education; or

b) Associate's degree or higher obtained from an accredited institution of higher education; or

c) High School Diploma or equivalent and pass a state-approved Para Pro Assessment; or

d) High School Diploma or equivalent and show demonstrable proficiency in reading and writing skills (take/pass the MCS Educational Assistant Assessment)

In performing the primary function and essential duties of this position, confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Primary Functions and Essential Duties:

Aid Teacher in general classroom functions such as lesson materials, room preparation and tidiness, and student records.
Conduct small group instruction under the direction of the teacher.
Help provide a well-organized, efficient classroom environment.
Maintain and follow through disciplinary procedures including classroom, school, and district policies and according to individual teacher's plan and the child's IEP as needed.
Follow specific directions with initiative, flexibility, and motivation while maintaining a positive attitude.

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
Obtain other certifications and training as required by State Department of Education or the McMinn County School system.
Take specific directions and maintain a positive attitude.
Follow direction with initiative, flexibility, and motivation.
Obtain other certifications and training as required by State Department of Education or the McMinn County School System.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of all services provided to students.
Any other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, supervisor, or the Director of the McMinn County Board of Education.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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.

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