What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Special Education Instructional Aide [PA Elementary] position at Bob Hope Elementary (Port Arthur)?
OPENS: 07/16/2026
CLOSES: Until Filled
JOB TITLE: Instructional Aide (Special Education)
REPORTS TO: Campus Director
DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / PA Elementary
WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full Time
PAY GRADE: 2026-2027 Aide Salary Schedule
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
o Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning
Special Knowledge/Skills:
o Bilingual: English/Spanish (verbal/written) preferred
o Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
o Ability to work well with children
o Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Provide direct instruction to students under direct supervision of teacher, in Spanish and/or English.
- Conduct instructional exercises and implement specialized interventions and strategies for Newcomers/ELL students assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist in classroom management.
- Conduct parent involvement activities.
- Provide translation from English to Spanish, vice versa
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays as needed.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of ELL equipment and instructional resources.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as needed.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in departmental meetings and special events as assigned.
- Adapt to changing demands when assisting teachers who provide instruction for distance learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Equipment Used:
Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, minor lifting and working on the floor
- Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
- May have exposure to biological hazards.
- Occasional moderate lifting.
ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, Baytown, Pasadena, and Cy-Fair, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School.
Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability