Instructional Career Center Assistant

Young World Physical Education; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an Instructional Career Center Assistant at McCollum High School. This position provides broad support to the Career Center and its services for students, staff and parents, helping implement instructional resources and training.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and some college credit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or two years of college experience preferred.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, staff and parents about Career Center information.
• Assist counselors with ordering, implementing and upgrading hardware, software, and resource materials.
• Promote use and growth of the Career Center.
• Train teachers and students to effectively use Career Center resources.
• Plan summer training sessions for students and parents.
• Identify materials that support AEIS indicators when purchasing materials.
• Maintain a neat and orderly facility and manage inventory.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Communication

Computer basics

Office equipment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Educational software knowledge

Job description

Instructional Career Center Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882767
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant
Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Pay Grade: D1
Calendar Days:202
Dept./School: McCollum High School

Primary Purpose:
Provide a wide range of training and support duties to facilitate the effective function and growth of the Career Center and its services to students, staff and parents at McCollum High School.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of basic computer operations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to operate basic office and classroom equipment
Ability to work well with others in a training/mentoring capacity

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
1. Communicates regularly with classroom teachers, staff and parents about information available in the Career Center.
2. Assists counselors in ordering, implementing and upgrading hardware, software, and resource materials.
3. Assists counselors in promoting use and planning growth of the Career Center.
4. Assists counselors in training teachers and students to effectively use resources in the Career Center.
5. Plans summer training sessions for students and parents.
6. Assists counselors in identifying materials that support AEIS indicators when purchasing and implementing materials.
7. Help maintain neat and orderly facility.
8. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Other
9. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
10. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
12. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the campus principal or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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 Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 to $21.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required