Job Details

TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title: Office Aide

Department: Support Staff

Reports To: Campus Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Teacher's Aide is responsible for providing administrative and non-administrative support to full-time teachers. The Teacher's Aide is also responsible for reinforcing learning, assisting in preparing materials and equipment, performing clerical tasks, and supervising students inside and outside of the classroom.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. This employee may be required to work with at-risk students.

• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Office Admin
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies
• Assist with keeping students on task, answering student questions, and monitoring progress of all students
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times
• Help with general housekeeping task
• Assist the Office Admin in any other appropriate ways
• Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school
• Treat all students and parents with dignity and respect
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
• Participate in professional workshops
• Maintain confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees outside the school
• Supervise students during lunch and as assigned
• Help with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc.)
• Follow directions given by immediate supervisor

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

• Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team
• Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and ability to work well with children

• Work requires long periods of sitting in front of a computer
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Traveling between campuses or to attend field trips
• Limit cell phone use to work-related purposes
• Limit conversation with students to academic instruction