Instructional Assistant; Pool Title Campus

Instructional Assistant (Candidate Pool) Title I Campus 26-27

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5521803

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional PG-2

Salary: $12.75 to $15.92 Per Hour

Status: Full-Time

Job Title: Instructional Assistant, (Candidate Pool) Title I Campus 26-27

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept/Campus: Assigned Campus

Wage Status: Non-Exempt

Days: 187

Primary

Purpose:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher. This position is Title I funded and meets the intent and purpose of Title I, Part A of the ESSA grant program. The respective employee will be assigned 100 % to this federal grant program’s single cost objective.

• High school diploma or GED, and
• One of the following:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less;
• Possess an associate (or higher) degree; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment:
  Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Within one year of being hired, Title I, Part A paraprofessionals must have the Educational Aide state certification.

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Some experience working with children.

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Work with individual students or small groups of students
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressure. Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

• Copier, personal computer, and other instructional technology equipment.
• Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, and other instructional technology.

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Physical Demands / Mental Demands / Environmental Factors: The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

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