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Instructional Aide
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Aide JobID:
8258
Position Type:
Para -
Instructional/Paraprofessional Instructional Date Posted:
9/4/2026
Location:
Garfield Elementary School
JOB TITLE
Instructional Aide
DUTY DAYS
185
PAY GRADE:
C02
STARTING SALARY:
$ 121.32 / DAY
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist teachers in the instructional program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours
Bilingual Test (if applicable) Special Knowledge /
Skills:
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with many people
Experience:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Provide guidance and direction to students for drill and practice sessions and reviews in a small group setting
Assist with the preparation of instructional materials
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions Physical Demands /
Environmental Factors:
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending Email To A Friend
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