Reading Lab Aide

Position Type : Aide / Instructional

Date Posted : 11 / 13 / 2025

Location :

Elder Elementary School

Job Title : Classroom Instructional Aide

Reports to : Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

Exemption Status / Test : Nonexempt

Pay Grade : Para PG 2 / 175 days

Minimum Salary : $18,764

Federally Funded : ESSA-Title 1 Grant (100%) Cost Objective : Single-Cost

The salary for this position is paid from federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to available federal funds.

Primary Purpose :

Provide supplemental instructional support services in a program supported 100% with School wide, Title I, Part A funds. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic

assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Educational Aide Certification (preferred)

College hours towards Education Certification (preferred)

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 instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Supervise and assist students on computer programs designed for diagnostic interventions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture : Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion : Moderate walking

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment : Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER