Instructional Assistant - ISS Aide

Nacogdoches Independent School District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Independent School District invites applications for a Classroom Instructional Aide. This nonexempt Support Staff/Instructional Assistant position supports teachers in planning and managing classroom activities and reports to the principal and assigned teachers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Highly-Qualified Aide Status, and the ability to work well with children. Typical duties include preparing instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with tests,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Highly-Qualified Aide Status required
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom and manage equipment.
• Maintain inventory and care of classroom resources and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain administrative records and reports; assist substitutes.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Ensure materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.
• Conduct instructional exercises with students or small groups as directed.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and recess; monitor behavior.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings; perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide first aid as necessary; keep classrooms and eating areas clean.

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Reading, writing and math knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Highly-Qualified Aide Status

Tools

DVD players

Computers

CD players

Online resources

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
  

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide Status:Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade:Clerical PG2, $17,581-$27,560

Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date: May 2018

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Highly-Qualified Aide Status

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing and math

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 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 maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Monitors student behavior (e.g., during bus loading, on the playground, in the cafeteria and hallways, and when a teacher is absent from classroom); disciplines students as necessary.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal/classroom teacher
• Provides first aid as necessary.
• Cleans classrooms or eating areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Operates classroom equipment such as DVD players, computers, CD players, online resources.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

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.