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Position Type: Student Support Services/Aide Early ChildhoodDate Posted: 3/9/2026Location: Willow Wood ElementaryPK Education Aide 2026-2027Job DescriptionHelp PK teacher provide for instructional needs of PK students. Assist in implementation of classroom processes and procedures. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.Job QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDValid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work with childrenAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentDuties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional Strategies:Instructional Support1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.Student Management6. Assist general education and special education students with learning and performing daily activities.7. Provide support to general education and special education students inside and outside of the classroom. 8. Help manage behavior of students.9. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.10. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.11. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.12. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.Other13. Maintain confidentiality.14. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Equipment Used:Personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.Required ExperienceExperience working with childrenSalary$30,069.60 ($20.10/hour) starting pay, commensurate with experience;$225 per month district contribution toward health insurance;$20,000 district paid life insurance policyMonths10 - 187 day work calendar