Instructional Assistant - Special Education RISE

OakPoint Elementary; Oak Point (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OakPoint Elementary in Little Elm ISD is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education RISE. The role reports to the Campus Principal and supports the certified teacher with preparing instructional materials and managing classroom activities.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas educational aide certificate. The position is non-exempt, on site, and part of the CP3 pay grade with calendar 178.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments and work assignments.
• Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepares required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education RISE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5766114

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept.: Campus as assigned

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: CP3

Calendar: 178

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments and work assignments.
• Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepares required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assists with records of individual students.
• Compiles, maintains and files instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All duties must be performed on site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Campus Principal

This job description describes 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.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color,

religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bernadette White , Principal
• OakPoint Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]