Teacher Aide, Grant Funded, JJAEP

Salary: $13.40 Hourly
Location : 111 Camino Nuevo Rd. Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY25-00270
Department: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

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

• 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, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Supplemental Information

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.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• 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.

Constantly

• 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.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current 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.
Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.
The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

* Available to ALL employees

** Available to Permanent Part-Time employees
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least one ( 1 ) year of experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid and current out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas driver's license.

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Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide…