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McAllen Independent School District

Instructional Assistant, Pre Kinder (894013)

Job Posting

Job Details

TitleInstructional Assistant, Pre Kinder
Posting ID894013
Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

 

Assist the teacher in the preparation, instruction and management of activities which will enhance student success.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults; strong interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English and in Spanish; First Aid and CPR Training, preferred; basic computer skills, preferred

 

Experience:

Experience working with children, preferred

 

Days:  187

 

REVISED 8/6/24

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum:   $13.00

Maximum:  $18.20

 

Note:  Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

  1. Reinforce instruction with large and small groups of students.
  1. Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
  1. Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
  1. Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record keeping.
  1. Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
  1. Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction by the teacher.
  1. Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.
  1. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

 

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Various body movements to facilitate instruction (i.e. dancing, running, bending, skipping, etc.); occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene as required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$13.00 - $18.00 / Per Hour
LocationPerez Elementary School

Applications Accepted

Start Date09/30/2024

Job Contact

NameVeronica DelgadoTitlePrincipal
EmailVeronica.Delgado@mcallenisd.netPhone(956) 971-1125