Instructional Assistant, SPED High Need, 1 on 1

Young World Physical Education; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Instructional Assistant specializing in Special Education and providing one-on-one support. This full-time role involves assisting teachers with classroom activities, maintaining student supervision, and preparing instructional materials. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas educational aide certificate. Experience working with children is essential, and the position requires working entirely on-site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must hold a valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including during meals and breaks.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom while helping with equipment care.

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Instructional Assistant, SPED High Need, 1 on 1

Little Elm ISD Strike Middle School - The Colony, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5548328
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant- Special Education, High Need 1 on 1

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

• Bill Bush , Principal
• Strike Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]