ASSISTANT TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION (2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR)

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Houston is seeking an Assistant Teacher-Special Education for the 2026-27 school year to support students with special needs under direct supervision. Responsibilities include aiding in classroom instruction, supporting ARD/IEP-related tasks, and helping implement individual education plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably 48 college hours, and possible Texas Educational Aide Certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or the ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) with student academic goals, working with small groups or an individual child.
• Assist with enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans.
• Supervise students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, and events.
• Assist with ARD/IEP paperwork and data collection for special education reports.
• Help plan and implement differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 48 college hours

Experience working with children

Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to acquire it

Job description

ASSISTANT TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION (2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR)

Posting ID: #11806-1

Category

Campus

Harmony School of Innovation - Houston (6-8)

City

Houston

Posted

2026-07-30

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educationalprograms and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• o High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• o Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• o Experience working with children is preferred.
• o Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• o Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• o Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• o Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• o Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion special education reports and documents.
• o Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• o Ability to analyze data
• o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• o Moderate travel is required.