Pre-K Aide

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking a paraprofessional for Pebble Hills Elementary School in El Paso, TX. The role supports classroom instruction, technology integration, and instructional materials, with responsibilities including test administration and substitute coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 48 college hours, SBEC paraprofessional certification eligibility, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Closing date is 09/22/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forty-eight (48) hours from an accredited college or university.
• Paraprofessional certificate (SBEC) required or eligible.
• Must obtain a national criminal background check within 30 days of hire.
• Able to communicate, listen, read, write and understand English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills and units of instruction for at‑risk students in 1:1, small groups or whole class.
• Assist with preparation of extension lessons (cooking, music, poetry enrichment).
• Assist students with integrating technology and educational media.
• Assist support teachers, technology teacher and librarian during scheduled times.
• Help administer and score objective tests and assignments.
• Assist with selecting and organizing instructional materials; help prepare displays.
• Use discipline strategies to foster social skills throughout the day.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Attendance at the work site is required.
• Create and participate in a virtual classroom environment as assigned.
• Be available by phone/email/video during school hours to confer with district stakeholders.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

48 college hours

Job description

Location: PEBBLE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Closing Date: 09/22/2026

Essential Functions

• Reinforce skills and units of instruction that have been taught by the teacher; work with targeted at-risk students on a one-to-one basis, with small groups and the whole class, based on needs.
• Assist with preparation of extension lessons such as cooking, music, poetry enrichment.
• Assist students with integration of technology and educational media into the curriculum.
• Assist the support teachers, technology teacher and librarian during scheduled times.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Participate in selecting, planning, organizing and evaluating classroom instructional materials; assist teacher in preparing classroom displays and using instructional materials.
• Incorporate discipline strategies and concentrate on social skills development throughout the school day,, inside and outside classroom; reinforce proper etiquette during meals and snacks.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Virtual and Online Duties (additional as assigned)

• Assist in the creation and actively participate in a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours to confer with district stakeholders as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or higher; forty eight (48) hours from an accredited college or university; have experience working with students and parents. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) AND must obtain a national criminal background check through the SBEC website within 30 days of hire. Must be able to communicate, listen, read, write, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to use it easily and readily in daily communication. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with district employees, parents and students.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Must be able to assist in the lifting/ carrying of students with disabilities in excess of 50 to 175 lbs. depending on age level, pushing/pulling wheelchair/walker, personal hygiene, etc. Must possess ability, skill, patience and understanding to work with students who have disabilities. Requires some bending, reaching, standing, kneeling, squatting. Must be able to acquire certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Heimlich maneuver, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI). Must be familiar with/able to use Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) apparatus. Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.