Instructional Assistant, General Education

Sanchez Elementary School; McAllen (TX); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sanchez Elementary School in McAllen, Texas, invites applications for the Instructional Assistant, General Education. The role supports teachers and students in a well-organized learning environment and requires strong bilingual communication in English and Spanish, plus basic computer skills.

Immediate start with 187-school days and hourly pay from $14.00 to $19.34. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 college hours, and paraprofessional

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree or 48 college hours, required
• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English and Spanish; ability to work with at-risk students; follow directions and stay organized; basic computer skills such as keyboard/word processing
• 1 year of experience in a school setting, preferred

Aufgaben

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for students.
• Be aware of instructional delivery strategies for students and instructional materials for struggling students.
• Assist individuals or small groups of students in completion of assignments or projects in an inclusion setting.
• Work with individuals or small groups of students on reinforcement tasks with the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a classroom environment with high expectations, quality and student success.
• Collect and organize reports required by the District.
• Coordinate with teachers, aides, administrators and instructional coaches to provide high-quality instructional support for students.
• Assist in reading tests and remediating skills.
• Make parent contacts as appropriate within academic issues.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Inclusion setting experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification

Tools

Keyboard/word processing

Jobbeschreibung

Instructional Assistant, General Education

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5973949

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist in providing students a well-organized, smoothly functional supportive e nvironment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials .

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:

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English and Spanish ; ability to work with at-risk students; ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks independently and in an organized manner, basic computer skills such as k eyboard/word processing, preferred and sincere interest in positive attitude

Experience:

O ne (1) year of experience in school setting , preferred

Experience in working with children,?preferred

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for students.

2. Be aware of instructional delivery strategies for students and instructional materials targeted toward struggling students.

3. Assist individuals or small group of students in completion of assignments or projects in an inclusion setting.

4. Work with individuals or small groups of students on reinforcement tasks along with the classroom teacher.

5. Maintain a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.

6. Collect and organize reports required by the District.

7. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, specialist aides, and administrators and instructional coaches to provide high-quality instructional support for students.

8. Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers, i.e. reading tests, remediating skills, etc.

9. Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.

10. Direct social/emotional issues to appropriate pupil services personnel.

11. Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, psychologist, etc.).

12. Assist in clerical duties.

13. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

14. Perform other duties as 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14 to $19.34 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Veronica Rodriguez , Principal
• Sanchez Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]