Classroom Paraprofessional / Teacher’s Assistant, grades K-5

Company: Arlington Classics Academy
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Classroom Paraprofessional / Teacher’s Assistant Reports to: Principal of Assigned Campus / Assigned Teacher Assignment: Assigned Campus Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt, hourly Pay Grade: $15.86-19.76/hour 187 days Revised: 2026.02.06 Terms of Employment: This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule.This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funding. Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher. Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate Experience: Some experience working with children Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Major Responsibilities and Duties: (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.) Instructional Support: 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. Student Management: Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other: Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: personal computer, printer, copier, and audiovisual equipment. Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisors may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal, as applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above. I understand the duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above.

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