Fort Worth: Instructional Aide PK4

ESC Region 11•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide provides appropriate learning experiences to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth under the guidance and supervision of the Principal and, for classroom instruction, a certified classroom teacher. The position supports classroom instruction, student progress monitoring, classroom management, and campus activities. The listed salary is $25,000, commensurate with experience, for the 2026–27 school year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Educational Aide certification.
Must meet Highly Qualified status.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or organization employees.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; talk or hear; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and/or one-to-one instruction in inclusion and pullout settings.
Conduct guided reading sessions, administer progress-monitoring assessments, and maintain related student data.
Maintain student lists, tracking forms, and informational reports as required by the Principal and/or instructional leadership team.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and campus procedures.
Work cooperatively with support teachers and aides, including SpEd, ESL, TAG, and RTI staff.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including the classroom, drop-off, and pick-up.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Maintain regular on-site attendance.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Provide effective classroom instruction and follow lesson plans when the classroom teacher is absent.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district or school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations as described in the employee handbook or communicated by the administration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.