Instructional Aide - Elementary Schools

Instructional Aide – Elementary Schools – 2026‑2027

Job : 5749701

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.19 (Funding – Local)

Assist the campus administration and/or teacher in the preparation and management of instructional, clerical and program support.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must meet one of these requirements:
  • Minimum of forty‑eight (48) semester college credits,
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university,
  • Have met formal academic assessment required by ESSA or NCLB.
• Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
• CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check.

• Proficient in basic computer skills, computer literacy programs, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of office procedures and machines.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system.
• Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position.

• Follow District Guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and student information confidentiality.
• Assist teachers and students in the use of computers, printers, and instructional software.
• Assist students, staff, and parents with a variety of technology (Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPads, Kindle Fire Tablets, pointers, wireless mice, document cameras, USB ports, etc.).
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom.
• Provide a safe and conductive atmosphere for the educational program.
• Assist students, staff, and parents with software and web‑based platforms used by JISD (Tex Quest, Destiny, Sora, Google Suite, Discovery Education, Microsoft products, etc.).
• Attend required in‑service training sessions and additional training as determined by the principal.
• Assist the campus in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting, planning, organizing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Keep instructional staff informed of special needs or concerns of individual students.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by campus administration (including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.).
• Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, organizing, and evaluating program elements.
• Work with individual students to complete instructional program needs.
• Help with record keeping, health routines, lunchroom and playground activities.
• Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assist in training self‑help skills.
• Accompany classes on field trips.
• Assist with loading and unloading of school buses.
• Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on campus needs.
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year.
• Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills.
• Ability to use personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources.
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.

Supervision and evaluation of district personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required.

• Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi‑line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Ability to read, concentrate, communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute,…