Pre K Instructional Assistant

Goshen Creek Elementary; Springtown (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Creek Elementary in Springtown, Texas seeks a Pre K Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom and assist with IEP implementation under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certification, and the ability to work with children with disabilities.

You will help with behavior management, personal care, and school-day activities including lunch, bus, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including mobility and personal care.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and instructional programs.
• Support behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises with students.
• Assist students during lunch, bus, and playtime.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in professional development.

Skills

Ability to work with children with diS

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Springtown Independent School District Goshen Creek Elementary - Springtown, Texas Open in Google Maps

Pre K Instructional Assistant

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Springtown Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5726715
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

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 work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Wendy Ashley , Principal
• Goshen Creek Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]