Instructional Assistant, Career & Technology (CTE)

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

Job summary

McAllen High School is seeking an Instructional Assistant in the Career & Technology program to support teachers and at-risk students. The role emphasizes organizing instructional activities, reinforcing assignments, and maintaining a high-standard classroom environment within the CTE framework.

The position requires an Associate degree or 48 college hours, with paraprofessional certification preferred. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential for daily clerical and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college hours required; Paraprofessional Certification preferred (required upon employment).
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear English communication.
• Ability to work with at-risk students and use basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers for at-risk students in CTE programs.
• Implement instructional strategies and materials for at-risk CTE students.
• Assist individuals or small groups with reinforcing and completing assignments.
• Maintain a classroom environment with high expectations and student success.
• Coordinate instructional activities with teachers to prepare students for industry licenses and CTE courses.
• Assist in making parent contacts within academic guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Work with at-risk students

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Career & Technology (CTE)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947193

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide instructional support to students for the purpose of providing a well-organized, smoothly functional supportive environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials in the Career Technical Education Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English; ability to work with at-risk students; ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks independently and in an organized manner, basic computer application skills in spreadsheets and work processing software.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in school setting, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for at-risk students in CTE classrooms.
• Implement instructional strategies and materials for at-risk CTE students.
• Assist individuals or small group of students in reinforcement and completion of assignments.
• Maintain a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.
• Assist in the collecting and organizing of reports required by the Career Technical Education for the CTE students in the assigned classes.
• Work cooperatively with CTE teachers, campus administrators, counselors, and CTE administration to provide high-quality instructional support for CTE students.
• Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teacher to assist in student’s preparation of industry-based state licenses and certificates and CTE dual enrollment courses.
• Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
• Direct social/emotional issues to appropriate pupil services personnel.
• Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, administrator, psychologist, etc.).
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities scheduled by the Career Technical Education Program.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
• Assist in clerical duties in relation to correspondence regarding the students in the Career Technical Education Program.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, computer, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to maintain emotional control and to communicate clearly in stressful situations; make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a firm, supportive, but non- emotional manner; dependability and punctuality

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Long periods of time standing; ability to assist in restraining students in crisis situations

Days:187

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $14.00

Maximum: $19.34

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14 to $19.34 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Friedlein , Principal
• McAllen High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]