Job Title: Instructional Support Paraprofessional Library & Student Enrichment
Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Superintendent
Date Revised: 8/1/2026
Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of
higher learning*
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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 teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Library and Student Enrichment
6. Assist individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computer and other equipment.
7. Assist students with locating and checking out library materials.
8. Prepare bulletin boards and displays.
9. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
10. Maintain annual inventory.
11. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packings slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
Student Enrichment
12. Plan and facilitate enrichment activities including art and music.
13. Plan and facilitate educational learning enrichment activities.
Student Management
14. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
15. Make appropriate staff aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
16. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
17. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
18. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; library software, tablets, laminator, classroom technology.
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
- Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.
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.
