Grader IV (Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary) (2 Positions To Be Filled)

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600238S Title Grader IV (Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary) (2 Positions To Be Filled) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department School of Teaching & Learning Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 08/06/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

Master's degree in curriculum and instruction, instructional leadership, special education, bilingual education required. Five years of experience in a school setting and a currently certified Texas teacher. T-TESS appraiser training is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Supervises and observes paraprofessionals in the ParaPath program as they pursue standard Texas teacher certification. Provides support for resident students in the ParaPath program including campus visits and classroom observations.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversees education programs for children. May develop lesson plans. Checks out testing materials to students, assists students with questions about testing materials, grades testing materials for students and reports grades to instructor. Meets with students to discuss results. Grades testing protocols to prepare future educational diagnosticians. Maintains students' grades. Responds to technical questions and problems, some of a complex nature. Applies intermediate skills that require in-depth knowledge of functions/specialization. May perform analysis of test results to assist instructors in determining student comprehension of test instrument and provides related results. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Ability to communicate well with students. Effective oral and written communication skills required. May require some travel to classes as instructed by professor.

This is a part-time, temporary, hourly, non-benefits eligible position working 19 hours or less per week. Position is expected to end on or before 05/31/2027.

Full Time Part Time Part Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48156

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn about this position?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

• SHSU Employee

• Other

• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

(Open Ended Question)

• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available to teach during the day?
• Yes
• No