Instructional Assistant I - Zapata County Independent School District : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 6/4/2024Location: Zapata County ISDDate Available: 2024-2025Closing Date: Until Position Filled Position: Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant (Special Education) Salary: Instructional Support PG 1 PG 2 Minimum Maximum $18,323.00 $19,242.00 $26,940.00 $28,278.00 Minimum Duty Days: 187 DaysStart Date: 2024-2025 Workday ScheduleMinimum Requirements: An applicant for an Educational Aide I certificates shall meet the requirements in either paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section or paragraphs (3) and (4) of this section as follows:

Hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher; and

Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent. Experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed daycare centers, or similar experience; or

Be a high school student 18 years of age or older; and

Have a final grade of 70 or better in two or more education and training courses specified in Chapter 127, Subchapter G, of Part 2 of this title (relating to Education and Training) for three of more credits certified in writing by the superintendent of the district in which the credits were earned. The education and training courses must include:

Human Growth and Development, as described in 127.311 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Human Growth and Development (One Credit), Adopted 2015); or

Child Development, as described in 127.317 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Child Development (One Credit), Adopted 2021); or

Child Guidance, as described in 127.318 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Child Guidance (Two Credits), Adopted 2021); or

Practicum in Early Learning, as described in 127.320 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Practicum in Early Learning (Two Credits), Adopted 2021); or

Human Growth and Development, as described in 127.323 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Human Growth and Development (One Credit), Adopted 2021); or

Communication and Technology in Education, as described in 127.324 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Communication and Technology in Education (One Credit), Adopted 2021); or

Instructional Practices, as described in 127.325 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Instructional Practices (Two Credits), Adopted 2021); or

Practicum in Education and Training, as described in 127.326 of Part 2 of this title (relating to Practicum in Education and Training (Two Credits), Adopted 2021).

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide highly qualified instructional support for the teacher. The instructional assistant assists the teacher in the preparation of classroom activities and administrative requirements. This position works under the supervision of a certified teacher. Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with administrators and other staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in written form and orally. Possess technical skills necessary to perform essential job requirements, such as adequate knowledge of subject matter, sound teaching methodology, and effective discipline techniques. Treat all people with dignity and respect. Deadline For Applying: Until Position FilledAttachment(s):

• Instructional Assistant I 2024-2025.pdf