TJJD - Teacher Aide I-II-III - (BWD)

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at 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.

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).

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 DUTIES

Monitors students in duty stations, as assigned by the principal, and ensures compliance with stated expectations.

Reports to duty station when scheduled; and prepares materials for student and instructional use.

Facilitates classroom-learning activities by presenting subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.

Provides services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting with a wide variety of temperaments (volatile, suicidal) and specialized needs (alcohol or other drugs, sex offenders, capital and serious violent offenders, and/or offenders with mental health impairment).

Tutors and assists students, individually or in small groups, to help student master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts.

Administers student tests as scheduled by supervisors; and completes testing as scheduled and in complete accordance with the test's protocol.

Compiles data for student progress reviews as assigned by the principal; and prepares appropriately for student progress reviews, attends as scheduled, and participates as expected.

Assists teachers in instructing students, grading student work, keeping records, and maintaining the classroom.

Assists in maintaining student discipline; and holds students accountable for complying with classroom and school rules in accordance with facility's student supervision requirements.

May provide extra assistance to students with special needs.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.


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. Have working 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.
• 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.

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:

• pre-employment drug test;

• finger printing and criminal records check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Knowledge of cultural differences.

• Skill in using a computer, applicable software, and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in maintaining behavior and order of the youth in the education environment.
• Skill in administering assessment instruments and accurately scoring and interpreting results.

• Ability to work effectively and patiently with youth.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to direct the activities of youth.
• Ability to supervise a group of students alone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered when 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 youthouth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Knowledge of cultural differences.

• Skill in using a computer, applicable software, and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in maintaining behavior and order of the youth in the education environment.
• Skill in administering assessment instruments and accurately scoring and interpreting results.

• Ability to work effectively and patiently with youth.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to direct the activities of youth.
• Ability to supervise a group of students alone.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

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SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.