Instructional Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LISD is seeking an Educational Aide to provide instructional support under the supervision of a certified teacher at 122 Brookhollow Elementary. The role includes assisting with reading, writing, and math instruction, materials prep, and student supervision throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or two years of college, a Texas educational aide certificate, and experience working with children. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college or equivalent as required by No Child Left Behind Act
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Notify teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development and faculty activities.

Skills

Reading/writing/math instruction

Work with children

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Date Posted: 7/13/2026

Location: 122 BROOKHOLLOW ELEMENTARY

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• 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 keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Customer Care Skills

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

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

Additional Job Information

Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.