Instructional Assistant, Special Education Self-Contained

2026-27 Instructional Assistant, Special Education Self-Contained

McAllen Independent School District 999 - District Wide - McAllen, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Re-Posted:
May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

• Alvarez ES 1
• Castaneda ES 3
• Fields ES 2
• Brown MS 1
• Gonzalez ES 1
• Perez ES 1

To assist the classroom teacher in providing curriculum activities and experiences designed to their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of all special education students

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions; ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students; ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Basic computer skills performed, preferred
• Background in working with special needs children or adults, preferred

• Assist teacher in daily classroom operations and help provide a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior management and medical needs of students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
• Feed or help students feed themselves.
• Assist with special toileting needs.
• Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and in hallways to and from activities.
• Sanitize room and equipment.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

None

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines

Mental Demands: Ability to make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a caring, supportive, but non-emotional manner

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Ability to lift or move at least 40 pounds and push over 100 pounds; must be able to work in a noisy environment; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene; assist in restraining students in crisis situations.

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $15.30, Maximum: $21.34

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $15.30 to $21.34 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required