Teacher Aide, Grant Funded, JJAEP

Salary: $13.40 Hourly
Location: 111 Camino Nuevo Rd. Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY25-00110
Department: Youth Village
Opening Date: 12/30/2025
Closing Date: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

This position assists in teaching students in the Webb County Juvenile Alternative Education Program.

• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids, including bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, including lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Confers with parents on student progress; schedules parent conferences.
• Enforces the Student Code of Conduct, including the student dress code.
• Monitors students in the classroom.
• Assists in the administration of drug tests.
• Assists with serving breakfast and lunch.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of juvenile education principles.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the development of lesson plans.
• Skill in the delivery of instruction to juveniles.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have one (1) year of experience.

• The work consists of related duties in the delivery of instruction to students. The variety of student needs contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in teaching students in the Alternative Education program. Success in this position contributes to the delivery of quality educational services to students.

Occasionally:

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 5 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Must possess a valid and current driver's license.

If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

* Available to ALL employees

** Available to Permanent Part-Time employees