Charter School - Paraprofessional

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sam Houston State University Charter School in Huntsville, TX, seeks a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support staff in delivering educational services to students. The role involves working with individuals or small groups, implementing strategies to reinforce learning, and supervising classroom activities under certified staff guidance.

Compared to traditional classrooms, this position emphasizes student support, clerical tasks, and collaboration with the General Education Intervention

Formación

• Assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for students.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties and supports safety and well-being of students.

Responsabilidades

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by certified staff.
• Assists certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning based on students' needs.
• Monitors and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned.
• Serves as the chief information source for guest teachers in absence of regular staff.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned.
• Maintains a safe working environment and promotes safety-mindedness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educación

High School graduate or GED

Descripción del empleo

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202600351S Title Charter School - Paraprofessional FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 01. Please see the Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Charter School Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience in a related field preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for the students of the Sam Houston State University Charter School. Primary Responsibilities Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines. When requested, serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

The Sam Houston State University Charter School sites are located in the Greater Houston area.

In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at: https://intranet.shsu.edu/intranet/policies/forms/documents/hr/Charter%20School%20-%20Pre-Employment%20Affidavit.pdf

This form should be submitted via email to [e-mail]. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49137

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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