Instructional Aide - Elementary Schools - 2025-2026

Judson ISD • Live Oak, TX

287d

About The Position

The Instructional Aide will assist the campus administration and/or teacher in the preparation and management of instructional, clerical, and program support. This role is essential in maintaining classroom management, supporting students and teachers with technology, and ensuring a safe and conducive atmosphere for the educational program.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours, or Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
• Proficient in basic computer skills, computer literacy programs, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Knowledge of office procedures and machines
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with students, staff and community members
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Follow District Guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and student information confidentiality
• Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software
• Assist students, staff, and parents with a variety of technology (i.e. Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPads, Kindle Fire Tablets, pointers, wireless mice, document cameras, USB ports, etc.)
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom
• Provide a safe and conducive atmosphere for the educational program
• Assist students, staff, and parents with software and web-based platforms used by JISD (i.e. TexQuest resources, Destiny, Sora, Google Suite, Discovery Education, Microsoft products, etc.)
• Attend required in-service training sessions as well as individual training as determined by the principal
• Assist the campus in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting, planning, and organizing and evaluating the instructional program
• Keep instructional staff informed of special needs or concerns of individual students
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Assist with other duties as assigned by campus administration (i.e. including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.)
• Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, organizing, and evaluating program elements
• Work with individual students to complete instructional program needs
• Help with record keeping, health routines, lunchroom and playground activities
• Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary and assist in the training of self-help skills
• Accompany classes on field trips
• Assist with loading and unloading of school buses
• Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on campus needs
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees