Instructional Aide

Southwest ISD; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 424,000 - 522,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and help students achieve learning objectives. You will assist the teacher in organizing activities and ensuring a smooth classroom environment.

Responsibilities include working with individuals or small groups, reading aloud with students, and monitoring behavior and attendance. Strong communication skills and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with ESSA or NCLB certificate.
• Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Excellent organizational and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Read to students, listen to reading, and participate in oral activities.
• Alert regular teacher to any problems or information about a student.
• Monitor students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom.
• Serve as a primary source of information for substitutes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED with ESSA/NCLB certificate

Associates degree or 48 college hours

Fingerprinting check

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Crossroads

Primary Purpose

To assist the classroom teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. To provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED and ESSA or NCLB Certificate
• OR Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Good organizational skills
• Good classroom management skills
• Maintain confidentiality

Experience

Experience working successfully with children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to communicate and work with students, parents, community, co‑workers and administration.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
• Assist in monitoring the students throughout the school day, inside and outside of classroom.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling

Motion: Repetitive hand motions and reaching

Lifting: May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, ability to read selected instructional material instructions; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; patience and tolerance

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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