Job Details

Intervention Assistant

Frenship ISD Pay Range: $14.86 to $20.95 per hour. This position is based on years of experience. Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Primary Purpose: Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of a teacher.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act. 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: Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. Assist in classroom management. Conduct parent involvement activities. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Assist 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: Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other: Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing Motion: Strenuous walking, climbing stairs; physically respond to emergencies and occasional keyboarding and use of mouse, moderate driving Lifting: Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to inclement weather, noise, vehicle exhaust. Other: May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including disruptive confrontations; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress or crisis; prolonged hours