Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Pool

Position: 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Pool
Job Title:

Instructional Assistant

Exemption Status:
Nonexempt/At-Will

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade: 1

Calendar Days: 187

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment (TOPP Region 20 Assessment, 70%), associate's degree, or two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher learning
* Meet criteria to qualify for a valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

13. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the campus principal or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture:
Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion:
Moderate walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

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

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer