Instructional Aide
New Braunfels Seele Elementary - New Braunfels, Texas Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5931154
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Primary Purpose
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities. Work under supervision of certified teacher in a Schoolwide Title I campus.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED and
- 48.0 Semester hours of college coursework or
- Educational Aide Assessment Training
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
- Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
- Confers with and assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, and arranging materials for the day’s activities.
- Operates and cares for classroom and office equipment used for instructional purposes, which may include the computer and other digital devices.
- Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Assists the teacher in devising special strategies to differentiate instruction for individual students based on their needs, interests and abilities.
- Administers tests that are required for certain identified students.
- Assists in grading written work done by students when requested by the teacher.
Student Management
- Supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Works with individual students, small group or large group activities, to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Other
- Participates in activities that contribute to job assignment.
- Participates in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
- Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, and administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used
Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions
Tools/Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment
May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.42 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Requirements
- High School/Trade School degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Miriam Blanton , Principal
- Seele Elementary
- Phone: 830-627-6750
- Email: mblanton@nbisd.org