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Troup ISD

LIFESKILLS ELEMENTARY PARA

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Troup, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$32,319 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

LIFESKILLS ELEMENTARY PARA

Troup

ISD - 4.3

Troup, TX Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Working with students Feeding for children Meal assistance

Full Job Description Job Title:

Special Education Aide- Elem Lifeskills Campus:

Troup Elementary School Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher and/or general education teacher by providing inclusion support for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in general education and/or special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management; and, assist in making curriculum accessible to students at their learning level. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with young children and students with significant disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to implement behavior intervention plans and use positive behavior supports Ability to provide personal care, feeding, or toileting assistance as needed Must work well with active children Must be dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing classroom needs

Experience:

Prior experience with children preferred Prior experience with personal care preferred

Application Procedures:

Apply online: www.troupisd.org For additional information you may contact Traci Pridgen at (903) 842-3071 or email:

Application Deadline:

Position will remain open until filled An Equal Opportunity Employer