Instructional Assistant, General Education

Mcallen-Independent-School-District; North Depot Road Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District invites applications for an Instructional Assistant at Fields Elementary School in McAllen, TX. The role supports students in a general education setting, assisting teachers and ensuring a well-organized, supportive environment to maximize learning opportunities.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 48 college hours/associate degree, and paraprofessional certification preferred or required upon employment.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; associate degree or 48 college hours; paraprofessional certification preferred or required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in program implementation.
• Be aware of instructional delivery strategies for struggling students.
• Assist individuals or small groups in completing assignments in an inclusive setting.
• Work with students on reinforcement tasks with the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a classroom environment with high expectations and student success.
• Collect and organize reports required by the District.
• Cooperate with teachers, aides, administrators to provide instructional support.
• Coordinate instructional activities with teachers (reading tests, remediation).
• Assist in parent contacts as appropriate on academic issues.
• Direct social/emotional issues to pupil services personnel.
• Direct students to appropriate support staff for further help.
• Assist in clerical duties and follow district customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong interpersonal skills

Reading and writing clearly

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with at-risk students

Organized and proactive

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Job description

Instructional Assistant, General Education

McAllen Independent School District Fields Elementary School – McAllen, Texas – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5927966

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 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 keyboard/word processing, preferred and sincere interest in positive attitude

Experience:

• One (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

• Teresa Trdla , Principal
• Fields Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]