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West High School

West High School - Paraprofessional

Pay: $15–$20/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: West, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

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

West High School - Paraprofessional West Independent School District West High School - West, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 Job Details

Job ID:

5904626

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support 1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. 2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. 3. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. 4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. 6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management 7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. 8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, gym and playground duty. 9. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other 10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. 11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. 12. Any additional duties assigned. 13. Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$15 to $20 Per Hour