General Education Instructional Assistant

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

Job summary

Fields Elementary School in McAllen, TX is seeking an Instructional Assistant, General Education to support students in a well-organized classroom. The role requires assisting in assignments and group work, coordinating activities with teachers, and maintaining an engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent), an associate degree or 48 college hours, and may need paraprofessional certification upon employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree or 48 college hours required.
• Paraprofessional Certification preferred, required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in implementing programs and services for students.
• Assist individuals or small groups of students in assignments or projects in an inclusion setting.
• Work with students on reinforcement tasks with the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a classroom environment with high expectations and student success.
• Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers (reading tests, remediating skills).
• Assist in making parent contacts within academic issues.
• Direct social/emotional issues to pupil services personnel.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Clear communication

Ability to support at-risk students

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification (preferred; required upon employment)

Tools

Keyboard/word processing

Job description

Fields Elementary School in McAllen, TX is seeking an Instructional Assistant, General Education to support students in a well-organized classroom. The role requires assisting in assignments and group work, coordinating activities with teachers, and maintaining an engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent), an associate degree or 48 college hours, and may need paraprofessional certification upon employment.