Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

COLLEGE STATION MS; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

College Station ISD is looking for an Instructional Assistant for the SpEd Resource department. The role involves assisting special education teachers to support students with disabilities, ensuring their physical and instructional needs are met in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least a High School Diploma and some experience working with children. This is a full-time position with an hourly wage ranging from $12.75 to $15.92.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Some experience working with children.
• Required participation in crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, secure, learning environment.
• Help manage behavior of students.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow instructions

Communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954711

Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant, SpEd Resource

Reports to: SpEd Coordinator

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional PG 2

Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus

Wage Status: Non-Exempt

Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including behavior management, crisis intervention, and instructional programs. Works under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Required participation in district provided crisis intervention training


• Required participation in district provided behavior management training

Experience:

• Some experience working with children


• Some experience in implementing instructional strategies and behavior intervention plans

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, secure, learning environment.


• Assist teacher in implementation of behavior intervention plan and IEP goals.


• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.


• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.


• 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.


• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.


• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.


• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.


• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.


• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.


• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.


• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.


• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.


• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.


• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.


• Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. Assist ambulatory students; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; frequent, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May occasionally be exposed to biohazardous waste, bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 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.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.75 to $15.92 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joshua Rhine , Principal


• COLLEGE STATION MS


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]