CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Classroom Instructional Aide – Navasota ISD

Job Details

• Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide
• Organization: Navasota Independent School District
• Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
• Department/Campus: Assigned Campus
• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Grade: Paraprofessional / Instructional Support Scale
• Date Revised: November 2026

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities to support student learning and development.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, hold an associate’s degree, or have completed two years of study at an institution of higher learning (required by Every Student Succeeds Act [ESSA] for aides providing instructional support in a Title I, Part A program).
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate.

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children and support diverse student learning needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and campus staff.
• Basic organizational and classroom support skills.

Required Experience

• Some experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or youth-oriented setting.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction and academic reinforcement to students under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments, classroom assignments, and student work.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist with the inventory, care, and routine maintenance of classroom equipment and instructional materials.
• Help the teacher keep accurate administrative records, attendance logs, and prepare required campus reports.
• Provide orientation and classroom assistance to substitute teachers when the regular teacher is absent.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, and playground duty.
• Observe student progress and behavior, making the supervising teacher aware of special needs, academic struggles, or problems of individual students.
• Support the teacher in maintaining positive student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and campus guidelines.

Professional Growth & School Relations

• Participate in staff development training programs to continuously improve job performance and instructional support skills.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and special campus events as assigned.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships and open communication with students, colleagues, and administrators.

Other / Safety

• Follow district safety protocols, campus procedures, and emergency management guidelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and classroom matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; frequent sitting; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Motion: Moderate walking; repetitive hand motions and basic keyboarding.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moving of books and classroom supplies.
• Environment: Work inside classrooms and outside during supervision duties (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); regular exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Navasota ISD 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.