Pre-K Instructional Aide @ Bush Elementary

Pre-K Instructional Aide @ Bush Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Primary

Purpose:

To provide opportunities for the teacher to attend to the individual needs of students.

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED; qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for work; computer skills preferred; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders; ability to multi‑task activities.
• Experience: None.

• Assist in carrying out the district’s goal of improving student achievement by providing assistance to students who are at‑risk of academic failure or dropping out of school and/or staff who work with these students.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Reproduce instructional materials.
• Type forms and instructional materials.
• Distribute and collect materials for instruction.
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests, score objective‑type teacher‑made tests and quizzes, and record grades as the teacher recommends for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills taught by the teacher.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepare orders or requisitions for needed materials.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Keep bulletin boards and other classroom displays up‑to‑date.
• Operate equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and transitions.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged standing & sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Job : 5604774
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re‑Posted: Jun 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $22,540 to $30,127 Per Year
Pay Grade: ISP1

Calendar Days: 187

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, salary will be less.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Salary Schedule
Salary Range Min- $22,540 Mid- $26,333 Max- $30,127 (Based on previous experience)