Grader IV (Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary) (2 Positions To Be Filled)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Grader IV (Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary) to supervise and assist in the ParaPath program, including classroom observations and campus visits for resident students pursuing Texas teacher certification.

The role involves grading testing materials, reporting results to instructors, and supporting testing protocols. Position is part-time, non-benefits eligible, with up to 19 hours per week and end date around 05/31/2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction or related field.
• Five years of experience in a school setting.
• Currently certified Texas teacher; T-TESS appraiser training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees education programs for children and may develop lesson plans.
• Grades testing materials for students and reports grades to instructor.
• Meets with students to discuss results and assist instructors in understanding test outcomes.
• Maintains students’ grades and responds to technical questions as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction

Instructional leadership

Special education

Bilingual education

Texas teaching certification

Job description

Requisition:

202600238S

Title:

Grader IV (Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary) (2 Positions To Be Filled)

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category:

Technical/Para-Professional

Department:

School of Teaching & Learning

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

08/06/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, instructional leadership, special education, bilingual education required. Five years of experience in a school setting and a currently certified Texas teacher. T-TESS appraiser training is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Supervises and observes paraprofessionals in the ParaPath program as they pursue standard Texas teacher certification. Provides support for resident students in the ParaPath program including campus visits and classroom observations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversees education programs for children. May develop lesson plans. Checks out testing materials to students, assists students with questions about testing materials, grades testing materials for students and reports grades to instructor. Meets with students to discuss results. Grades testing protocols to prepare future educational diagnosticians. Maintains students’ grades. Responds to technical questions and problems, some of a complex nature. Applies intermediate skills that require in-depth knowledge of functions/specialization. May perform analysis of test results to assist instructors in determining student comprehension of test instrument and provides related results. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Ability to communicate well with students. Effective oral and written communication skills required. May require some travel to classes as instructed by professor.
This is a part-time, temporary, hourly, non-benefits eligible position working 19 hours or less per week. Position is expected to end on or before 05/31/2027.

Full Time Part Time:

Part Time Temporary

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48156

EEO Statement:

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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