Job Title: Special Education

                Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

Opening Date: December 1, 2017

Job Location: 200 N. 17^th Street

                       McAllen, TX

Closing Date:  January 12, 2018 or Until Filled

Posting Distribution: Internal/External

Pay Range Based on Education, Experience,

$ 13.30 to $ 15.40 per hr.

Number of Openings: One (1)

Work Schedule: Part-time; 20 hrs/wk; 50% FTE

Funding Source: Special Ed

Number of Days per Year: 187 days

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

School Year: 2017-2018 SY

Benefits include Texas Retirement System (TRS), Group Health, AD&D life insurance, Workers’ Compensation Ins., Paid Time Off (PTO), Jury Leave, Funeral Leave, etc.

Statewide Website: www.sapiacademies.org

Announcement Number: MV Mc-12012017

Primary Role and Purpose:  The Special Education Teacher Assistant helps the teacher to help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the special education setting.   He/she assists in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.  He/she works under the general supervision of the academy director and immediate direction of a certified special education teacher.    He/she performs other duties as required and that are within his/her capabilities.

Qualifications:   Must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or hold an associate of arts (or higher) degree.  Two years of study is defined as having completed 48 hours or more college credit hours at an accredited junior college or university. Prefer individuals with ability to assist in instructing in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. 

How to Apply:  Apply in person, or mail, email or fax letter of interest with resume and/or application, credentials and three reference letters to: 

Mid-Valley Academy

200 N. 17^th Street

McAllen, Texas 78501-5708

956-618-2303 (o)    956-618-2323 (f)

ATTN: Francene Phoenix, Academy Director

francene.phoenix@sapicsc.org

Applications or referrals received without a letter of interest may not be considered. Positions shall remain open until filled.  Not all applicants will be interviewed.  For more details, this announcement is also posted on the Texas Workforce Commission web site at www.workintexas.com.  This announcement is also posted at the Region One Education Service Center’s One *App Job posting service at www.region1esc.com and TalentEd at https://studentalternativesprogram.tedk12.com/hire. Visit our website at www.sapiacadimies.org for more information regarding our organization.

An Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer