Classroom Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Child Development/Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Classroom Assistant
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
The Education Services Division provides educational programs for expelled students, troubled youth placed in a county-operated juvenile institution, and students on probation who want an alternative to the traditional high school campus. The Juvenile Probation Department is solely responsible for all programs of the Excel Academy Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), Excel Academy Charter School, and the Opportunity Center.
Position Overview:
The Classroom Assistant assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the classroom teacher. When needed, fill in for the classroom teacher at various campuses to provide students in the HCJPD education programs with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Educates individual students (one-on-one or small group) under the direction of the classroom teacher or in the absence of the classroom teacher implement lessons with all students as outlined.
- Monitors supplementary work and independent study.
- Confers and plans with classroom teachers.
- Manages children.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: $40,294.33 – $48,709.95 Annually
Location:
Houston, TX
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M.
- 3:30 P.M.
Open
Position Location:
JDC - 1200 Congress Houston, TX 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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