ESL Instructional Aide

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Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

9/29/2025

Location:

CISD - Campus Assigned

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Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing,

conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus,

and playground duty.

9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

12. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or

parents.

13. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or districtapproved website.

14. Maintain confidentiality.

15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. xrczosw

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional

equipment

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

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Attachment(s):

* Classroom Instructional Aide.pdf