Instructional Assistant, CASL
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Elementary School
Instructional Assistant, CASL
College Station ISD Pebble Creek Elementary School – College Station, Texas.
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Job : 5781059
Final date to receive applications: Aug 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026
Job Title: Instructional Assistant, SpEd CASL
Reports to: SPED Coordinator
Dept/Campus: Special Services
Pay Grade: Paraprofessional – PG 3
Wage Status: Non-Exempt
Days: 187
Primary
Purpose:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including behavior management, crisis intervention, and instructional programs. Works under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
QualificationsEducation / Certification:
- High School Diploma
Special Knowledge /
Skills:
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Required participation in district provided crisis intervention training
- Required participation in district provided behavior management training
Experience:
- Some experience working with children
- Some experience in implementing instructional strategies and behavior intervention plans
- Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, secure learning environment.
- Assist teacher in implementation of behavior intervention plan and IEP goals.
- Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (e.g., lunchroom, bus, playground duty).
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain a 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.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development training programs, 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 pressures.
- Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Demonstrate respect, courteous to peers and visitors, and assist fellow workers willingly.
- Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.
Personal computer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor, and classroom or adaptive equipment.
Working ConditionsRegularly sit, talk or hear; frequently use hands; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift or move up to 10-50 pounds; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; vision requirements include close and color vision; frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; moderate noise level; work with ambulatory students; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment;
stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling; occasional exposure to biohazardous waste and communicable diseases; predictability and regular attendance expected.
College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Position Type and SalaryPosition Type: Full-Time
Salary: $13.85 to $16.88 Per Hour
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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