Instructional Aide - Elementary Schools - 2025-2026

Judson Indep School District•Live Oak, TX

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the campus administration and/or teacher in the preparation and management of instructional, clerical and program support.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Must meet one of these requirements: Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college, 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
Candidate must have 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
Ability to read, concentrate, communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute, analyze, differentiate
Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress

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 conductive 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
Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
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