TJJD - Teacher Aide -II-III GID

Texas Juvenile Justice Department - TJJD - Teacher Aide I-II-III - (GID)

Region: 13

School District/

Employer:

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Position: Teacher Aide I-II-III

Assignment Level: Level

School: Lone Star High School Southeast – Giddings SS

Campus

Description:

Date Posted: 11/6/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes: 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).

• 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.

Qualifications:

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.

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.

High School diploma or equivalent. Have three (3)…