Preschool Aide

Ysleta Independent School District; Ysleta (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Ysleta Pre K Center. The role involves reinforcing classroom instruction, supporting at-risk students, and assisting teachers with planning, technology integration, and materials preparation.

The paraprofessional must hold a high school diploma or GED with 48 college hours and be eligible for SBEC paraprofessional certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, and active participation in district PD is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 48 college credit hours.
• SBEC paraprofessional certificate or eligible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce classroom instruction and support targeted at-risk students one-to-one, in small groups, and with the whole class.
• Assist with preparation of extension lessons and integration of technology.
• Assist teachers, technology teacher and librarian during scheduled times.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests and assignments.
• Participate in selecting, organizing and evaluating instructional materials and displays.
• Apply discipline strategies and support social skills development throughout the day.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Attend the work site to meet essential functions of the job.
• Virtual classroom support as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credit hours

Job description

Location

YSLETA PRE K CENTER

Closing Date

09/07/2026

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.

Paraprofessional Level 203

Required Documents

**Transcripts from an accredited college or university**