Teacher Aide, Grant Funded, JJAEP

This position assists in teaching students in the Webb County Juvenile Alternative Education Program.

• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids, including bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, including lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Confers with parents on student progress; schedules parent conferences.
• Enforces the Student Code of Conduct, including the student dress code.
• Monitors students in the classroom.
• Assists in the administration of drug tests.
• Assists with serving breakfast and lunch.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of juvenile education principles.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the development of lesson plans.
• Skill in the delivery of instruction to juveniles.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have one ( 1 ) year of experience.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related duties in the delivery of instruction to students. The variety of student needs contributes to the complexity of the position. 
• The purpose of this position is to assist in teaching students in the Alternative Education program. Success in this position contributes to the delivery of quality educational services to students.

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Valid Texas Driver’s License*
*If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.