Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood; Head Start

Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood (Head Start)

McAllen Independent School District Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School - McAllen, Texas

Job Details:

Job : 5839358

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of activities which will enhance student success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent, required;
  Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required;
  Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults; strong interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English and Spanish;
  First Aid and CPR Training, preferred; basic computer skills, preferred
• Experience: Experience working with children, preferred

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum: $14.00;
Maximum: $19.34

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.

• Reinforce instruction with large and small groups of students.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
• Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
• Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction by the teacher.
• Follow McAllen  service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Various body movements to facilitate instruction (i.e. dancing, running, bending, skipping, etc.); occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene as required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14 to $19.34 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Marisela Chapa , Principal
• Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School
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