Aide - Instructional

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5962238

Final date to receive applications: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Title: Instructional Aide

Duty Days: 187

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay Grade: 1

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Pay

Schedule:

Paraprofessional Pay Schedule

Wage/Hour: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.62 to $18.26 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Location:

Northside Elementary, Waxahachie, Texas

Provide instructional support services. Assist teacher in instruction, preparation, and management of classroom activities. Work under direct supervision of teacher.

• High School diploma or GED
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)

• Ability to organize, and be detailed oriented
• Ability to operate the computer
• Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks
• Communicate and work with students
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

• Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, work with individual students or small groups
• Assist in classroom management
• Conduct parent involvement activities
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Help with student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside classroom following appropriate training throughout the school day.

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff

• None

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; copier and audiovisual 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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Erica Brown , Principal
• Northside Elementary
• Email: eribrown