Harris County · 14 hours ago
Classroom Assistant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expHarris County is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country, dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. The Classroom Assistant supports the classroom teacher by implementing daily educational programs for at-risk students and managing their learning activities to promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Government Administration
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
Qualification
Required
Meet the Highly Qualified Requirements for Paraprofessionals as outlined by the No Child Left Behind Act
60+ College hours from an accredited college or university
One (1) Year of experience working with at-risk students
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Basic knowledge of subjects assigned
Ability to assist classroom teacher with instruction of students and manage their behavior
Must be 21 years of age
Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check and drug screening
Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license
Employee must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law
Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during hiring process
All applicants are required to present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test
Every employee is subject to random testing for drug and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment
Must be at least 21 years old
This position involves working with challenging youth where use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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