Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional

East Elementary; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Elementary in Breckenridge, Texas seeks an Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional to provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. You will help prepare materials, conduct activities, and support classroom management.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction, supervising students on campus, assisting with testing, and coordinating with teachers and behavior staff.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or 2 years of college; Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Instruct reading, writing, and mathematics; effective communication; ability to work with children.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests or assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom; assist with inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Instructional support

Work with children

Communicate effectively

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 4892259

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Work with behavior specialists
• Provide support to students with emotional/behavior disorders

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Work closely with behavior teacher
• Work closely with students with behavior/emotional disorders

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in CPI training

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May spend time alone with students with behavior/emotional disorders

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Position Type: Full-Time