Texas Juvenile Justice Department - Teacher Aide I-II-III - (GID) - 27147

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: ,
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
Area
  • Special Education
Job Title: Teacher Aide I-II-III - (GID) - 27147
School: TJJD - Lone Star High School Southeast
Campus Description: Giddings State School
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, Texas 78942
Date Posted: 1/24/2023
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 2
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Work involves assisting teacher(s) with design and instructional materials for the classroom, assisting in planning and implementing educational activities, and overseeing and monitoring students. Assists with clerical operations. May be assigned a variety of instructional duties, including assisting with physical education, library operations, and academic assessments. Helps prepare and use instructional media.

Assists with administering objective measurement instruments, working with individual students and groups on drills and exercises, and testing routines. Helps operate and use educational media and works with individuals and groups on drills and exercises.

Assists with instructional activities and helps implement methodology and use instructional media. Works with individuals or groups of students in a variety of educational experiences and relieves the teacher of selected exercises and instructional drills with students. One Teacher Aide III per campus may be removed from the classroom setting to serve as the TABE administrator and GED proctor on an as-needed basis.

Career Path Promotion Opportunity: The Teacher Aide I/II/III job series has been established as a TJJD career path. Employees may promote within the job series without competing for a vacant position upon meeting: (1) the education and experience requirements for the next higher level; and (2) established performance criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.07).
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Teacher Aide I:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must hold a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification as an Educational Aide I or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment. One (1) year of full-time wage-earning experience in child care work or training in a child-related field. Qualifying experience may include work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience.

If the applicant does not hold a TEA Educational Aide certification or a certification substitute allowed by the job description, the applicant will sign an Agreement to Obtain Certification Teacher Aides, HR 401ta, upon being hired. The teacher aide must obtain the Educational Aide certification within six (6) months of employment. The recommendation for the level of certification obtained (I/II/III) will be based on the applicants education and experience. If the applicant obtains a level II or III certification, he/she will be appropriately reclassified.

Teacher Aide II:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must hold a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification as an Educational Aide II. Must have two (2) years of full-time wage earning experience as an Educational Aide.

Teacher Aide III:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must hold a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification as an Educational Aide III. Must have four (4) years of full-time wage earning experience as an Educational Aide.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
Teacher Aide Certification Substitute: A TEA teacher or principal certification will be accepted in lieu of the Educational Aide I/II/III certification. However, the salary for an employee who holds a TEA teacher or principal certification will be based on the appropriate salary for a Teacher Aide because a higher certification is not required.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

Failure to obtain and maintain required certification will result in termination of employment.
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
Salary Range: $2,540.08 - $3,011.58 Monthly Range
Benefits: BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
How To Apply: Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00027147&tz=GMT-05:00

Contact Person:

Name: Tanya Iselt
Email: tanya.iselt@tjjd.texas.gov
Address: 11209 Metric Blvd, Bldg H, Suite A
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip: 78758
Phone: (979) 542-4541
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