Special Education School Aide

All applicants are required to complete the Declaration below to be considered for this position:

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A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, the declaration above, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload the combined document to “Attachments”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application and re-apply ensuring to upload your combined documents as one file.

If you need help completing the application or troubleshooting, visit https://www.uttyler.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/

Job Summary

The School Aide position will provide support for the University Academy with students and teachers in the classroom.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Assists with direct instruction of students (individually or in small groups) under supervision of teacher.
• Assists in student management (in/out of classroom)
• Assists with preparing instructional material and classroom for daily lessons.
• Assists with other campus activities/duties as needed: breakfast/lunch duty, pick-up duty, etc.

Required Education/Experience

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• College hours preferred.
• Educational Aide certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• General subject content knowledge.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Experience working with special needs students.

Other Information

This position is for 192 days which follow the University Academy District Calendar each school year (varies year-to-year, typically mid-August to early June). This position will have no vacation accrual since summers are off. This position will be paid on a 12-month distribution to have their pay/benefits through the summer. Dependent on start date, the monthly salary will be prorated according to the number of school days remaining at $120/day.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.