Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : SFA Charter School
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202600350
Org: Charter School
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Primary Contact: Lysa Mize
Department Phone #: (936) 468-5899
Department Email: Lysa.Mize@sfasu.edu
Salary Grade: 21
Projected Start Date: 04/01/2026
SUMMARYJOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a paraprofessional position responsible for supporting the operations of the SFA Charter School within and outside of the classroom. Responsible for providing instructional/classroom support and clerical/administrative support by assisting teachers in daily duties and responsibilities. Works under close supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Superintendent/Principal.
QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college coursework in education or a related field is preferred.
No direct experience is required. Experience working with children is preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Provides instructional/classroom support and clerical/administrative support by assisting teachers in daily duties and responsibilities.
- Assists with assessments and interventions.
- Supervises, interacts with, and provides individual support and assistance to children, ensuring their needs are met.
- Assists in developing, coordinating, and supervising student learning and materials.
- Maintains, distributes, collects, and organizes classroom materials and supplies.
- Creates, maintains, and updates student documents, records, and files.
- Assists in scoring assignments and recording students' scores.
- Records and monitors daily attendance.
- Supervises and serves as a positive model for university teacher candidates.
- Completes accident reports as needed.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- May clean classroom during school breaks.
- May assist in cleaning playground.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university and departmental policies and procedures.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet and word processing software and the internet.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with children.
- Ability to deliver specific instruction for children in their classroom.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
- Ability to operate equipment such as copy machine, thermometer, laminator, and binding machine.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTWork schedule is Monday - Friday 187 days per year per school calendar.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTStephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.
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This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Did not complete High School
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some College
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree or ABD
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If you indicated that you have a degree, please list your field(s) of study. If you indicated ABD, please provide the expected date of degree completion. Enter N/A if this question does not apply.
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Please describe your experience working with children.
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