Job Description
26-27 MHS Instructional Assistant, Float Midway ISD Region 12
Midway ISD:
Midway High School - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Midway Independent School District Job Details Job ID:
5731064 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Jul 28, 2026 Job Description Job Title:
Instructional Assistant (float) Reports to: Principal / Teacher Assigned Dept./School:
Campus Assigned Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt / 187 days Date Revised:
11/6/2024 Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience. Primary Purpose:
An instructional assistant (float) is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of a regular classroom teacher. Daily assignments will be determined by campus administrator-based campus needs. Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Experience:
Some experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support 1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of assigned teacher or assigned program; work with individual students or small groups. 2. Help maintain a neat and orderly instructional environment. 3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies. 4. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports. 5. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed. Student Management 6. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom or designated areas. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and any other duty. 7. Keep campus leadership staff aware of special needs or problems of individual students. Clerical Support 8. Compile, maintain, and file reports, requisitions, records and other documents according to standard procedures. Other 9. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. 10. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. 11. Uphold and enforce state and local policies of the school. 12. Maintain confidentiality. 13. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture:
Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion:
Moderate walking Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move books and classroom equipment Assistants covering absences of Special Education teachers: Occasional heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment. Environment:
Work inside and outside; exposure to noise Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 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. Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610. Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$20,420 to $24,594 Annually Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Alison Smith , Principal Midway ISD:
Midway High School Email:
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