Aide - Instructional

Waco ISD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD seeks an Aide - Instructional to support classroom teachers at Tennyson Middle in Waco, TX. The role involves assisting in instruction, preparing materials, and helping with classroom management under supervision of certified staff.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 60 college hours, a Texas educational aide certificate, and experience working with children. The position is non-exempt and at-will with a 187-day work calendar and 203 pay grade.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours required or pursued.
• Para Professional Institute Certificate required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction under supervision of teacher.
• Conduct instructional exercises with individuals or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management and organization.
• Assist teacher with instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and assignments.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom and assist with equipment.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Mathematics support

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college hours

Para Professional Institute Certificate

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Aide - Instructional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902669

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Aide - Instructional

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade/Days: 203 / 187 Days

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Date Revised: September 2015

Primary Purpose

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or
• Para Professional Institute Certificate
• 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

1. Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
2. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
3. Assist in classroom management.
4. Conduct parent involvement activities.
5. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
6. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
7. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
8. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
9. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
11. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
12. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
13. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
14. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Constant contact with students, parents and staff.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Elesa Maimbourg , Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]