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La Grange ISD - Educational Aide - Middle School SPED

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: La Grange ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus
Position:
Assignment Level: Level
  • Middle School
Job Title: Educational Aide - Middle School SPED
School: La Grange Middle School
Campus Description: Grades: 7-8
Date Posted: 2/28/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.
Qualifications: 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, highly qualified paraprofessional

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willingness to accept changes in schedule

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 teachers in physically demanding activities
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.
Assist students with social/self-care skills
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.
Willing to be trained in SAMA (Behavior De-Escalation)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Salary Range: Clerical/Paraprofessional 1
Benefits: LGISD Benefits Package includes a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy and a no-cost health insurance option (value $445 / month).
How To Apply: 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, applicable certificates, etc... to their application.
This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Contact Person:

Name: Sarah Otto
Email: sarah.otto@lgisd.net
Address: P.O. Box 100, 560 N. Monroe
City: La Grange
State: TX
Zip: 78945
Phone: (979) 968-4747
Fax: (979) 968-8155