Early Childhood – Program Support Assistance

Abilene ISD; United States; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene ISD seeks a Program Support Assistant at the Long Early Learning Center to assist the Head Start Director in serving children and families. This Title I campus requires the candidate to be Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.

The position is a non-exempt clerical/paraprofessional role with duties including attendance record-keeping, checking Aesop for substitutes, answering phones, transferring student records, ARD meeting assistance, classroom support, and helping with events to

Qualifications

• Title I campus; Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind.
• Must have at least 48 college hours or attend Paraprofessional Academy through Abilene ISD.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assist office personnel with clerical duties including record keeping of staff and student absences.
• Check Aesop each morning to determine staff absences and obtain substitutes.
• Answer phone and take messages; assist and receive visitors.
• Assist in transferring student records.
• Assist Disabilities Coordinating in classrooms during ARD meetings.
• Support Coordination Staff with duties in classrooms, clerical tasks, events, and file maintenance.
• Interact with children using a soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatness and enthusiasm.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance and friendliness for every child.
• Attend professional growth training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director/ Principal.

Education

48 college hours

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Early Childhood – Program Support Assistance JobID: 2035

• Position Type: Early Childhood/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: Long Early Learning Center
• Date Available: 08/10/2026

Primary Purpose:

The Program Support Assistant assists the Head Start Director in providing services to children and their families

Qualifications:

This campus is a Title 1 campus and person hired must be "Highly Qualified" under the "No Child Left Behind" federal mandate. To meet this requirement you must have at least 48 college hours, or you must attend a Paraprofessional Academy through Abilene ISD
High School Diploma or GED

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist office personnel in clerical duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in record keeping of staff and student absences.
• Check Aesop each morning to determine staff absences and whether or not substitutes are needed. Obtain substitutes.
• Answer phone and take messages when needed.
• Assist and receive visitors.
• Assist in transferring student records.
• Assist Disabilities Coordinating in classrooms during ARD meetings.
• Assist the Coordination Staff with duties as needed including working in classrooms,working with children, maintaining files, clerical duties,helping with special events etc.
• Interact with the children modeling soft voice, positive attitude, patience, neatness, andenthusiasm.
• Assist other staff members in providing an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, andfriendliness in which each child can feel self-worth, acceptance, achievement, and affection.
• Attend professional growth training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director/ Principal.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; imaging equipment

Posture: Frequent walking, standing, bending/stooping, and reaching. Occasional pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Wage/Hour Status: Non - Exempt
Pay Grade: Clerical Paraprofessional – 2

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.