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JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant - FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
(Clinical Student Teacher Residency)
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: $80 daily ($40 half day)
DEPT/SCHOOL: Assigned Campus
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual,
emotional, physical, and social growth while fulfilling clinical student teacher internship. Enable students to develop
competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Eligible and approved by University to complete the final clinical student teaching experience required at the end
of the educator prep program. Clinical Student Teaching is the culminating experience where preservice teachers
demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to educating prekindergarten through twelfth grade
students.
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Can be obtained once hired.)
 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
This clinical experience can be completed by:

Employed as Substitute Clinical Aide - a minimum of 15-16 week semester (approximately 75 days)
experience (no fewer than 75 full days; a full day being 100% of the school day), no longer than one
semester.
Requirements may vary by university.
This paid clinical teaching position does require 5 days a week/100% of the day during the duration of
the clinical teaching experience/contract obligation.
The district understands that clinical student teachers will need to complete the requirements of their
university program, which may include time away from campus.
Student clinical teacher must obtain approval to complete clinical teaching in MISD from their
university prior to applying.
The clinical teacher may be utilized as a substitute teacher/para after completing internship
requirements.
 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: General knowledge of curriculum and instruction 

INTRODUCTION/ORIENTATION:
Student teachers must attend a district orientation. In additional, student teachers must schedule an
introductory meeting with their cooperating teacher(s) and/or campus principal prior to the beginning of the
student teaching semester. The meetings will determine the following:

TIME COMMITMENTS:
Beginning and ending dates of semester.
Beginning and ending of the contract day.
School calendar (Student teachers follow the district calendar).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
TEACHING UNITS/SUBJECTS
Review the curriculum to be covered in the course.
Check out textbooks and other teaching materials from the cooperating teacher.
Formulate long range plans for assuming teaching responsibilities.
Review and be familiar with the Employee Handbook and Student Handbook and review
administrative regulations and routines.
Become familiar with the existing discipline plan.
THE FIRST WEEK OF CLINICAL STUDENT TEACHING
Locate campus facilities to be used (i.e., library, textbook room, audio visual supply room,
department workroom, faculty lounge, auditorium counseling facilities, etc.)
Meet other members of the staff, i.e., principal and assistant principal, department
chairperson, librarian, counselors, teacher aides, etc.
Become acquainted with the students; learn their names.
Observe and discuss class interactions with the teacher.
TEACHING THE CLASS
Clinical Student teachers should plan to assume control of the class gradually. To help this
process:
Plan cooperatively for instruction. The plans should include, but not be limited to, instructional
goals and objectives, anticipatory set, the subject matter to be covered, the procedures to be
used, lesson closure, audiovisual materials and other supplies needed, and evaluation of pupil
achievement.
Utilize a variety of teaching materials and strategies in order to determine those which are
most appropriate.
Develop and implement procedures for managing the class effectively during instruction,
incorporating various groupings and presentation techniques.
Determine the students' developmental levels and provide commensurate instruction.
Participate in the evaluation and documentation of student progress and attendance.
Demonstrate an ability to continually assume greater responsibility in conducting the classes.
When not directly teaching, pre-service teachers should be assisting and observing in classes,
with one period per day being reserved for preparation time..
PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Student teachers must be responsible for their professional growth. To accomplish this:
Contact the school, cooperating teacher, and University supervisor if illness prevents
attendance.
Become involved in the total school program by participating in school assemblies, faculty and
department meetings, P.T.A. meetings, athletic events, stage productions, parent conferences,
in-service activities, etc.
Meet with the cooperating teacher, apart from class time on a regular basis to review the
instruction to date, critique teaching performance, and assist in planning daily lessons for the
upcoming week.
Confer with the University supervisor on a regular basis.
Complete all requirements specified by your program area and clinical teaching handbook.
Observe, if appropriate at the end of the semester, the teaching of other master teachers in
the building.
Arrangements must be made with the cooperating teacher, the University supervisor, the
principal, if appropriate, and with the teacher to be observed.
Communicate with Human Resources any issues with your placement if necessary.
 

EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer and standard instructional equipment
 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
As an employee of Magnolia ISD, I will follow Board of Trustees Policies DH (Local) and
DH (Exhibit), the Magnolia ISD Employee Handbook, and all local, state, and federal laws
and policies.
 

GENERAL EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS
Regular attendance and punctuality by clocking in.
Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
Share in the development and implementation of district success plans
Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for Magnolia ISD students.
 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
 

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to the job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills that may be required.