Instructional Aide/HILD

Edinburg CISD; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD in Edinburg, TX seeks an instructional aide to assist the teacher in providing distance, virtual or face-to-face instruction and to maintain smooth classroom operations.

The role requires TEA certification and ESSA compliance, with duties including material distribution, clerical tasks, and student support across multiple environments. The position supports early childhood students and supervision during meals and trips.

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements
• Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
• Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:
• completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• obtained an associate's degree; or
• Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students
• Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration andthe public

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks:
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Performs such clerical tasks as: Typing and duplicating materials such as records, requisitions, reports, forms, tests and instructional materials.
• Catalogues, files and maintains necessary inventories.
• Reads to students, listens to students and participates in other forms of oral communication with students or groups of students.
• Will assist the early childhood student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing diapers, etc. as needed.
• Helps students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher through distance, virtual or face to face environments.
• Maintains bulletin board and other displays as directed.
• Operates instructional equipment.
• Assists students in library as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials in media center.
• Assists in supervision of students during lunch period(s), programs, on the playground and busing activity including field trips.
• Participates in in-services.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Associate's degree

Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate and work effectively with students

Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration and the public

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Date Available: 08/07/2026

REPORTS TO: Teacher and Campus Principal DATE REVISED: AUG 21, 2021

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 DAYS PAY GRADE: PI2

WAGE/HOURSTATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.00 Min $22.44 Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The role of the instructional aide is to assist the teacher in providing appropriate distance, virtual or face to face instruction. A cooperative working relationship must be maintained enabling the achievement of the assigned duties and afford a smooth, effective classroom operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

TEA certification requirements

Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Requirements for Paraprofessionals that include one of the following:

• completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• obtained an associate's degree; or
• Ability to understand and willingness to follow oral and written instructions Ability tocommunicate and work effectively with students
• Ability to work cooperatively with other supportive personnel, teachers, school administration andthe public

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks:
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Performs such clerical tasks as: Typing and duplicating materials such as records, requisitions, reports, forms, tests and instructional materials.
• Catalogues, files and maintains necessary inventories.
• Reads to students, listens to students and participates in other forms of oral communication with students or groups of students.
• Will assist the early childhood student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing diapers, etc. as needed.
• Helps students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher through distance, virtual or face to face environments.
• Maintains bulletin board and other displays as directed.
• Operates instructional equipment.
• Assists students in library as needed.
• Assists in preparation of materials in media center.
• Assists in supervision of students during lunch period(s), programs, on the playground and busing activity including field trips.
• Participates in in-services.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Copier, audio visual equipment, laminator, and computer

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

FUNDING

Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: _______%
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: _______%

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and isnot an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

I have read and received a copy of my job description. I understand this override anything I have been given or told in the past. I further understand that I am expected to follow my job as outlined above and if I have any questions concerning what is expected of me, I will speak with my immediate supervisor.

I certify that I spend the percentage(s) listed above to perform all duties and responsibilities.

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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].