Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional — Instructional Support

Emile Elementary School; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emile Elementary School in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and helps prepare classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and typically 30 college hours with ongoing college enrollment. This is a non-exempt, full-time role with a $26.50 per hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of college.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate is required.
• Minimum 30 college hours required and currently enrolled in college/university.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to students under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments and assignments.
• Support classroom management and maintain a neat, orderly learning space.

Skills

Effective communication

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years college / associate’s degree

Texas educational aide certificate

30 college hours (enrolled)

Job description

Emile Elementary School in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher and helps prepare classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and typically 30 college hours with ongoing college enrollment. This is a non-exempt, full-time role with a $26.50 per hour pay rate.