Instructional Assistant - ISS Aide

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

Job summary

Nacogdoches Independent School District is seeking a Classroom Instructional Aide to support teachers with instructional materials, assessments, and classroom management in Nacogdoches, TX. This is a full-time, nonexempt position reporting to the principal and assigned teachers, under the supervision of certified staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and Highly-Qualified Aide Status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Highly-Qualified Aide Status
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing and math

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in staff development training programs.
• 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.

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of reading, wri

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Highly-Qualified Aide Status

Tools

DVD players

Computers

CD players

Online resources

Job description

Instructional Assistant - ISS Aide

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5977794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Michael Martin , Deputy Superintendent
• 4632 NE Stallings Drive
• Nacogdoches, Texas 75965
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]