Instructional Assistant — Inclusive Classrooms & IEP Support

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston seeks an Instructional Teacher Assistant to support certified staff in the classroom, reinforce reading, math, and language arts, and assist with non-instructional duties such as lunch and bus supervision.

The role emphasizes helping students with special needs, participating in IEP processes, and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment while cooperating with teachers and families to maximize student success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework or passing of examination as required by No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists with classroom instruction and supports certified staff.
• Reinforces reading, language arts, mathematics and other skills.
• Assists with administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• Assists with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Supervises non-instructional duties such as lunch, bus, playground, hallways.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Contacts parents to foster involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Participates in IEP process as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living.
• Follows safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Instruction following

Arithmetic

Word/Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Diversity

Teamwork

IEP support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or NCLB exam

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston seeks an Instructional Teacher Assistant to support certified staff in the classroom, reinforce reading, math, and language arts, and assist with non-instructional duties such as lunch and bus supervision.

The role emphasizes helping students with special needs, participating in IEP processes, and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment while cooperating with teachers and families to maximize student success.