Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (APPLE) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism to support students and teachers in the Autism program and general education classes. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires working non-exempt as a paraprofessional.

Qualifications include 48 college hours or a high school diploma with district assessment and Educational Aide Certification. Duties cover instructional support, student records, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment
• Educational Aide Certification

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program under the supervision of the teaching personnel.
• Follow teacher instruction and guidance.
• Assist with teacher planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist in maintaining student records.
• Participate in planned in-service and professional growth activities related to Autism and other topics.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Child development

Autism awareness

English fluency

Physical support

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent

Educational Aide Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (APPLE)

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Assist students and teachers in the special education Autism program and general education classes.

Qualifications / Skills

Education / Certification:

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment
• Educational Aide Certification

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to work with children using appropriate interpersonal skills
• Background related to working with children and parents
• Physical capacity to lift, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical disabilities (e.g., lift 50 lbs.)
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Knowledge regarding Autism preferred
• Bus driver training as needed, or as required

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program under the supervision of the teaching personnel.
• Follow teacher instruction and guidance.
• Assist with teacher planned activities, exercises and drills.

Student Management

• Assist in maintaining student records.

Other

• Participate in planned in-service and professional growth activities related to Autism and other topics.
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Wheelchair, ramp, personal computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions
• Prolonged use of the computer
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment

Equal Opportunity Employment

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.