Mesquite: Instructional Aide

Mesquite: Instructional Aide Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc Mesquite Campus - Mesquite, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc. Job Details Job ID: 5869780 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jul 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Salary: $25,000 + commensurate with experience for 26-27 school year. Job Function: Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Aide is responsible for providing appropriate learning experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal. Under the supervision of a certified classroom teacher: Plans and prepares instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed. Provides whole group, small group, and/or one-to-one instruction in both inclusion and pullout settings. Conducts guided reading sessions, administers progress monitoring assessments, and maintains related student data. Maintains student lists, tracking forms, and informational reports as required by the Principal and/or instructional leadership team. Collaborates with the classroom teacher to set up and maintain a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning. Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, the student handbook, and campus procedures. Works cooperatively with support teachers and aides (SpEd, ESL, TAG, RTI). Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration. Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty, and staff. On-site regular attendance. Participates in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills. Provides effective classroom instruction and follows lesson plans in the absence of the classroom teacher. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information. Participates in extracurricular activities, district/school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community. Understands and complies with all district policies, procedures, and expectations, as articulated in the employee handbook or as communicated by the administration. Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer Skills/Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of the organization. Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration, and the Board. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Educational Aide certification required *Must meet Highly Qualified status. Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish preferred. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $25,000 to $31,250 Per Year Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Trinity Basin Preparatory 2730 N State hwy 360 Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education