CTE Instructional Aide

Assist Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers in management of classroom activities, administrative requirements, industry-based certifications, and shop/lab safety. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED and 48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or Educational Aide Assessment Training

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Basic understanding of shop tools and the safe use of equipment

Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Help maintain safe, neat, and orderly CTE classrooms, shops and lab spaces while working with individual students or a small group.
2. Follow defined calendar to serve as a scheduled guest teacher for certified CTE teachers to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or a small group.
3. Assist with proctoring of industry-based certification exam administration as allowed.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and instructional materials. Plan, organize and make workroom supplies, paper goods, and materials readily available to staff.

Student Management:

1. Provide oversight to ensure equitable participation and the safety of students in CTE shops, labs and classrooms.
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom as assigned by campus.
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other:

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
3. Participate in specialized training related to CTE as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment Assist with tools and equipment found in Automotive Technology and Ag Mechanics/Welding

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; tools and equipment found in CTE courses such as Automotive Technology and Ag Mechanics/Welding

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel; Auto Tech lab and Ag Mechanics welding shop

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with a wide variety of teachers; Occasional districtwide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.