4th Grade Teaching Assistant — Inspire & Support Students

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant on a 10-month schedule. The role supports Special Education and General Education teachers, helps manage behavior, and tailors lessons to individual student needs.

The position is hourly, with compensation ranging from $15.25 to $20.52 per hour. Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus a strong commitment to YES Prep's mission and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs.
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission of YES Prep Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education and General Education teachers with supervision of students in all instructional settings.
• Assist with behavior management techniques by modeling and reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Maintain data as identified by teachers and IEP goals.
• Tailor lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Support teachers with lesson plans by reinforcing concepts.
• Assist students in performing self-help and academic skills.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments.
• Adapt activities and materials to support classroom objectives.
• Monitor students during transitions.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant on a 10-month schedule. The role supports Special Education and General Education teachers, helps manage behavior, and tailors lessons to individual student needs.

The position is hourly, with compensation ranging from $15.25 to $20.52 per hour. Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus a strong commitment to YES Prep's mission and a collaborative,