Educational Aide – Elementary
Job Description
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
Ability to meet formal academic assessment, associate?s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Hold or the ability to hold a 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
Responsibilities:
Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
Misc Information:
Interested persons may apply by submitting an application located on the La Grange ISD website at www.lgisd.net, Human Resources/Job Opportunities.
Applicants are encouraged to include attachments such as resumes, letters of interest, transcripts, licenses, etc… to their application.
This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year.
Salary:
172 duty days (paid on a 183-day schedule)
Salary: LGISD Clerical/Paraprofessional Pay Grade 1
Contact Information:
Dr. Regina Walker
Principal
La Grange Elementary School
979-968-4100
regina.walker@lgisd.net
La Grange 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 an 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 La Grange ISD is Andy McHazlett, Superintendent, 560 N. Monroe, La Grange, Tx 78945. The contact phone number is 979-968-7000.
