Bilingual Instructional Aide (2025-2026 SY)

Lockhart Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart ISD in Texas seeks an instructional assistant to support classroom teachers, prepare instructional materials, and help maintain an orderly learning environment. This role works under the supervision of a certified teacher and involves direct student contact.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing, supporting small groups, supervising students, and participating in staff development and faculty meetings. Bilingual abilities are preferred and the position is typically on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
• Conduct instructional exercises with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of student needs.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

1. Having aLock“heart” for Peoplewhich is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potentialwhich is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
3. BeingLocked on Excellencewhich means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

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

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Bilingual preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Instructional Support

1. 1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. 2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
3. 3. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
4. 4. Provide assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. 5. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. 6. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
3. 7. Keep teacher informed of student needs.

Other

1. 8. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. 9. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture:Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:Frequent walking

Lifting:Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment:Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.