Instructional Assistant

Applitrack; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking an Instructional Teacher's Aide at Holy Ghost Catholic School to assist certified staff with students in the classroom. The role supports reading, language arts, math, and instructional activities to help meet learning objectives and to free teachers for planning and curriculum work.

The aide will work with students individually or in small groups, assist with assessments, manage materials, and help maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and basic coursework or test as required by NCLB.
• Prior experience with special needs students is desirable.
• Ability to assist certified staff in classroom activities and programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts and math.
• Support students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with tests, assessments and classroom exercises.
• Prepare instructional materials and reinforce lessons.
• Record student progress and assist with behavioral management.
• Supervise in non-instructional areas and during field trips.
• Support parent communication and inclusivity for students with special needs.

Skills

Reading support

Mathematics support

Word/Excel use

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework / No Child Left Behind

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
  
• Location:
  Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
  
• Date Available:
  Immediate Opening
  
• Closing Date:
  12/01/2026
  

HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Instructional Teacher's Aide
Position Purpose
Under the supervision of the Principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned, including substituting for teachers who might be absent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, paid for time worked.

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:27:28 AM CST.

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