The school system cannot keep teacher aides employed - you could work at that job- I think it’s minimum wage but very rewarding and they’d possibly be happy with short term help. A contractor hires the employees- you are not employed directly by school system. Apply here: https://www.socialserviceconsultants.com/prospective-employees then call nearby elementary administrators and ask if they have openings at their school and let them know you completed an app. (It expedites process)