Job Openings
We’re seeking a dedicated, team-oriented professional to join our campus and support classroom instruction. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with children, takes direction well, and can effectively manage multiple tasks throughout the school day.
As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you’ll assist the classroom teacher in creating a positive, engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career in education!
Key Qualities:
Enjoys working with children and helping them succeed
Follows directions from the teacher and principal with professionalism
Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, and strong teamwork skills
Able to prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities daily
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED certificate)
Associate’s degree is preferred, but not required
Valid Texas educational aide certification is preferred, but not required to be hired.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Experience:
Experience working with children
Early Childhood experience is preferred
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
1. Provide practice and repetition of instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Help maintain a peaceful classroom environment by reminding, redirecting, and guiding students.
3. Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom. This includes lunchroom, playground, PE, and bus duty.
4. Share observations of students with classroom teacher to improve student instruction.
5. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and rotating classroom materials to maintain a neat and orderly environment.
6. Help with inventory, care, and storage of classroom materials.
7. Assume responsibility of the classroom teacher when the teacher is absent. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers who will assume the role of the paraprofessional.
8. Participate in staff development and training to improve job performance.
9. Follow district policies and employee handbook.
Benefits:
Westbrook ISD offers:
- "A" rated district
- 4-day week teaching calendar with most Mondays off
- Low teacher/staff student ratio
- $575 towards TRS health insurance
- Teacher housing, if needed (limited availability for the 25-26 school year but willing to discuss)
- FREE PK3 for employees, if needed (limited availability for the 25-26 school year but willing to discuss)
- An overall small school atmosphere with a great culture and community support.
Please email Principal Shay Avants at [email protected] with any questions about this position. Thank you!
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
Westbrook ISD complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).
Westbrook ISD cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad o sexo (incluido el embarazo, la orientación sexual y la identidad de género).
If you believe that Westbrook ISD has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), you can file a grievance with: Mr. Shay Avants, Title IX Coordinator at PO Box 99, Westbrook, TX 79565, [email protected], or (325) 644-2311.