Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
Location:
Centennial School
Date Available:
08/12/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Plano Community Unit School District 88
Position Title: Instructional Aide
General Description of Position: Provide reading intervention support to students at the 2nd & 3rd grade level.
Building Assignment: Centennial Elementary School
JOB GOAL: To assist in the instructional process in the assigned attendance center.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Paraprofessional Certification
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality
REPORTS TO: Assigned reading specialists/building principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide academic support and implement interventions for small groups of students, under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
2. Assist teacher with supervision of students.
3. Assists with monitoring students during arrival and dismissal, recess, lunch, and otherwise as needed.
4. Assists with the individual needs of students under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
5. Adjusts daily schedule in the best interest of students as communicated by the teacher and/or principal.
6. Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
7. Attends work regularly, dresses appropriately, is conscious of responsibilities, maintains confidentiality, and conducts tasks with integrity
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or teacher.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month contract.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.
COMPENSATION : Based on the Plano CUSD 88 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For further information, please contact Leslie Kressin, Principal, at
District Mission Statement:
The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.
District Vision Statement:
Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.
Visit the district website at
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
Location:
Centennial School
Date Available:
08/12/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Plano Community Unit School District 88
Position Title: Instructional Aide
General Description of Position: Provide reading intervention support to students at the 2nd & 3rd grade level.
Building Assignment: Centennial Elementary School
JOB GOAL: To assist in the instructional process in the assigned attendance center.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Paraprofessional Certification
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality
REPORTS TO: Assigned reading specialists/building principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide academic support and implement interventions for small groups of students, under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
2. Assist teacher with supervision of students.
3. Assists with monitoring students during arrival and dismissal, recess, lunch, and otherwise as needed.
4. Assists with the individual needs of students under the direction of the teacher and/or principal.
5. Adjusts daily schedule in the best interest of students as communicated by the teacher and/or principal.
6. Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
7. Attends work regularly, dresses appropriately, is conscious of responsibilities, maintains confidentiality, and conducts tasks with integrity
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or teacher.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month contract.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.
COMPENSATION : Based on the Plano CUSD 88 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For further information, please contact Leslie Kressin, Principal, at
District Mission Statement:
The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.
District Vision Statement:
Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.
Visit the district website at