Elementary Pre K Instructional Assistant

La Joya Independent School District; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

La Joya Independent School District is seeking a Pre-K Instructional Assistant to support PK EL students under the supervision of the campus principal. The role involves assisting the PK Bilingual teacher, reinforcing material with individual students or small groups, and helping manage classroom activities in English and Spanish.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with college credit hours and bilingual proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 48 college hours or 2 years postsecondary education.
• Educational aides should be certified per SBEC standards or able to obtain certification.
• Proficient in English and Spanish – bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores and records tests for PK EL students as recommended by the teacher.
• Works with PK EL students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist PK Bilingual teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in PK Bilingual classroom.
• Guides independent study, enrichment and remedial work as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours / 2 years postsecondary

Job description

Elementary Pre K Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911735

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Starting Pay: Instructional Support Pay Plan

48 college hours Pay Grade 2

Associate’s Degree Pay Grade 4

Bachelor’s Degree Pay Grade 5

Dept. /School: Tabasco Elementary

Funding Source: 172 State Bilingual

Initiated Date: June 24, 2021

District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD district in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: Assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with PK EL individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 48-College hours or 2 years postsecondary education.

Educational aides should be certified and/or be able to attain a certified according to standards established by the State Board for Educator Certification. 19 TAC 230.51

Experience/Knowledge:

Proficient in English and Spanish – (Bilingual). Following oral and written directions work effectively with others; learn rapidly, interpreting and applying laws, rules, and classroom procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual PK EL students.
• Works with individual PK EL students or small groups of PK EL students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Assist the PK Bilingual teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual EL students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the PK Bilingual classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps PK EL students master or instructional assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, paper, and other materials for PK Bilingual instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of PK EL students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Keeps bulletin boards and other PK Bilingual classroom learning displays up to date.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading out loud, and storytelling in the PK Bilingual classroom.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with PK EL students.
• Assists PK EL students in library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Helps PK EL students with their clothing.
• Assists with lunch, snack and clean up routines of Pre-K Bilingual classrooms.
• Alerts the Bilingual teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in all service-training programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned in regards to the Pre-K Bilingual classrooms.
• Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written in English and Spanish); interpret policy and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions, moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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