Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood (Head Start)

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

Job summary

Escandon Elementary School in McAllen, Texas is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Early Childhood (Head Start) to support teachers in preparing and delivering instruction for at-risk students. The role emphasizes bilingual communication, classroom safety, and program compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for paraprofessional certification and additional credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required.
• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment).
• First Aid and CPR Training, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction with large and small groups of students.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, attractive classroom environment.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the day.
• Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record-keeping.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
• Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood (Head Start)

McAllen Independent School District Escandon Elementary School - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of activities which will enhance student success with at-risk and economically disadvantaged students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults; strong interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English and in Spanish; First Aid and CPR Training, preferred; basic computer skills, preferred

Experience:

Experience working with children, preferred

Days:187

Hourly Pay Range:

• Minimum: $13.75
• Maximum: $19.25

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reinforce instruction with large and small groups of
• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, attractive classroom environment that is conducive to
• Assist in supervising students throughout the
• Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record
• Assist with the preparation of instructional
• Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction by the
• Follow McAllen ID customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator) in accordance with fund source guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Various body movements to facilitate instruction (i.e. dancing, running, bending, skipping, etc.) ; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene as required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.75 to $19.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karla Rodriguez , Principal
• Escandon Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]