High School Instructional Aide (26/27 SY) Pool Posting

International Leadership of Texas; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas seeks a dedicated instructional assistant for the 2026-2027 school year in Grand Prairie, TX. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will support classroom activities, help prepare instructional materials, and assist with testing and records.

Candidates should have 48+ college credits or an equivalent credential, or a high school diploma with ESSA assessment. Strong communication and ability to work with children are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under teacher supervision; 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.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground duties.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

Child engagement

Communication

Education

48+ college credits / higher education

Associates / Bachelor's / Master's degree (preferred)

High School Diploma with ESSA alternative

Job description

This is for the 2026 - 2027 School Year - Discover Your Path Talent Pool Posting

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:

• 48+ Earned College Credits, Associates degree, Bachelors and/or Masters Degree at a U.S Department of Education recognized accredited institution of higher learning (Preferred)
• OR High School Diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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

1. 1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. 2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. 3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. 4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. 5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. 6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. 7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. 8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. 9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

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

Additional Duties:

1. 12. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.