Bilingual Early Childhood Instructional Aide

Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District - Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School in McAllen, Texas seeks an Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood (Head Start) to support the teacher and student success.

Starting immediately, you will reinforce instruction, supervise students, assist with clerical tasks and prepare instructional materials, working in a safe, welcoming classroom environment. The position is full-time with 187 workdays, paying $14.00 to $19.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or 48 college hours required.
• Paraprofessional Certification preferred (required upon employment).
• Ability to speak English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction with groups of students.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
• Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
• Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction by the teacher.
• Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree / 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

First Aid/CPR

Job description

McAllen Independent School District - Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School in McAllen, Texas seeks an Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood (Head Start) to support the teacher and student success.

Starting immediately, you will reinforce instruction, supervise students, assist with clerical tasks and prepare instructional materials, working in a safe, welcoming classroom environment. The position is full-time with 187 workdays, paying $14.00 to $19.34 per hour.