Certified Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides - Extended School Year (ESY) - Multiple Openings

Yorktown Central School Dist; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 24,507 - 47,224; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking Certified Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides to support students in the classroom and assist teachers in meeting instructional goals. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children. The position includes guiding students in academic tasks, maintaining classroom order, and performing clerical duties as needed. Competitive hourly rates are offered, ranging from $17.79 to $34.28, depending on the role and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified professional staff with classroom activities.
• Guide and support students in academic learning.
• Maintain order and safety in the classroom.

Skills

Ability to assist students in learning

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with children

Proficiency with computer software (Word, Excel)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides - Extended School Year (ESY) - Multiple Openings

Job Title: Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides

Job Category: CTA/TA Contract

Department/Group:

Job Description: Support to program and supervision of students

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment. Assist Certified Teachers with clerical duties, health-related activities, behavior management, records management and student supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students

Primary Activities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• Work generally performed indoors with limited outside supervision of students.

Salary Range

Certified Teaching Assistants: $20.09 - $34.28/hour; Teacher Aides: $17.79 - $30.49/hour

Postings current as of 3/18/2026 2:58:37 AM CST.