TJJD - Teacher Aide I-II-III - (EVN) - 52899

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 ().

Levels of Work Performed by Career Path Level :

Teacher Aide I : Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) educational assistance work. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Teacher Aide II : Performs moderately complex (journey-level) educational assistance work. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Teacher Aide III : Performs highly complex (senior-level) educational assistance work. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 applicant’s 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.Have two (2) creditable years of experience as an Educational Aide I; or have a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; or have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district; and have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent. Must hold a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification as an Educational Aide II or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment..

Teacher Aide III :

High School diploma or equivalent. Have three (3) creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II; or have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; and have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent. Must hold a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) certification as an Educational Aide III or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.

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.
• 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 :

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Pulling

Pushing

Stooping

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual / finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Climbing stairs

Restraining combative youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

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.