Pre-K Education Support Specialist

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,975,000 - 45,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programming

Professional Development

Award Winning Culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Special Education and General Education teachers. You will assist with supervision, behavior management, data tracking, and tailoring lessons to individual student needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with the ability to assist students with various needs and to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Responsibilities

• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings
• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors
• Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students' IEP goals, and/or Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student’s needs
• Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts
• Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills
• Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments
• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications
• Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives
• Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom
• Additional duties as assigned

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Special Education and General Education teachers. You will assist with supervision, behavior management, data tracking, and tailoring lessons to individual student needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with the ability to assist students with various needs and to work in a fast-paced environment.