Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant  School Year)

Bastrop Independent School District – Lost Pines Elementary School, Bastrop, Texas

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined

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

• High school diploma or GED
• Formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at a higher learning institution*
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

• Work well with children
• Communicate effectively
• Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

• Some experience with children

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

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

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignment.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment (computer and peripherals), standard instructional equipment.
• 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).
• Environment:
  Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Full‑Time

$14.07 to $21.51 per hour