Instructional Assistant Pool (2026-2027)

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Campus Principal 

Dept.: Campus as Assigned

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: CP1

Calendar:  178

Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.  Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:  Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Experience:

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments and work assignments.
3. Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
4. Helps with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
5. Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepares required reports.
6. Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
7. Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
8. Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
9.  Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
10.  Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines at all times.
11.  Compiles, maintains and files instructional materials.
12.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: computer, printer; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

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

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; work must be performed onsite.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

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.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color,

religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.