Aide - Instructional 49%

Young World Physical Education; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Waco, Texas is seeking an Aide - Instructional to assist teachers in managing classroom activities and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, along with a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities include providing direct instruction under teacher supervision, assisting in classroom management, and preparing instructional materials. Experience working with children is preferred. This role involves regular contact with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
• Some experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours)

Para Professional Institute Certificate

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Copier

Personal computer

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Aide - Instructional 49%

Waco ISD - Waco, Texas. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5689360
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 04, 2026 7:00 PM (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, 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

Working Conditions

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

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.