Instructional Assistant, CASL/Lifeskills

RIVER BEND ES; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bend Elementary School, part of College Station ISD, seeks an Instructional Assistant for SPED CASL/Life Skills. This paraprofessional supports teachers with instructional materials, testing, and classroom management while supervising students throughout the day.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate. The role is non-exempt, full-time, with hourly pay of $13.85–$16.88 and duties across classroom and school environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests or assignments.
• Maintain neat, orderly classroom and assist with equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Keep administrative records and reports up to date; support substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and recess; monitor safety.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Instructional Assistant, CASL/Lifeskills

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894238

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant, SPED CASL/Life Skills

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept/School: AssignedCampus

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional PG-3

Wage/Status: Non-Exempt

Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed 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.
• Perform other as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

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.

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Regularly perform multiple, highly complex, tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guideline. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Occasionally work 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.

Federal Program Requirements:

I understand that this position is funded by Title 1 funds, and it requires my cooperation of maintaining semi-annual Time & Effort documentation.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.85 to $16.88 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Sherman , Principal
• RIVER BEND ES
• Email: [e-mail]

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