Elementary Instructional Aide - PK

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/Instructional Aide - Classroom
• Date Posted: 10/28/2025
• Location:
  
  Waitz Elementary
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Meet State certification requirements
• Minimum 48 college hours
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Knowledge of general office equipment

VACANCY

Elementary Instructional Aide - PK

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

Principal

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187

DATE REVISED: 05/28/2019

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Non-Exempt

HOURLY RANGE: $14.25 - $19.47

PAY GRADE: IS-01

To contribute to a well‑organized and smoothly functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Meet State certification requirements
• Minimum 48 college hours

• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Knowledge of general office equipment

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teachers in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• When applicable, to interpret lessons to a limited‑English speaking child.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Mental Demands

Physical Demands

Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

In Pre‑K classrooms as well as special needs of students, staff aides will address personal/hygiene needs of students such as assistance in toileting, washing of hands, changing of clothing when soiled, etc.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.

Employee’s Signature:
Date

Supervisor’s Signature:
Date

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

JD 4.131 Updated 25/26