Student-Focused Special Ed Assistant

YES Prep Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Paid leave programming

Professional development

Awards culture

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant for a 10-month position starting in the 26-27 school year. The role supports both Special Education and General Education teachers, with one-to-one support for students with significant needs and data maintenance aligned to IEP/Behavior Intervention Plans.

The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $15.63 to $19.43, benefits eligibility, and a mission-driven, collaborative culture within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 30 semester hours of college or post-secondary education credit.
• Current Educational Aide certification, OR willingness to acquire the Educational Aide Certification from the TEA.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education and General Education teachers with supervising students in all instructional settings.
• Assist with behavior management techniques by modeling and reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Maintain data aligned to IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Tailor lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Support lesson planning by practicing and reinforcing concepts.
• Assist students in developing self-help and academic skills.
• Provide one-to-one full-time support for students with significant needs.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and assignments.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as directed.
• Adapt activities and materials to meet classroom objectives.
• Monitor students during transitions and activities.
• Provide personal care services as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours college credit

Educational Aide certification or TEA certification

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas is hiring a Special Education Teaching Assistant for a 10-month position starting in the 26-27 school year. The role supports both Special Education and General Education teachers, with one-to-one support for students with significant needs and data maintenance aligned to IEP/Behavior Intervention Plans.

The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $15.63 to $19.43, benefits eligibility, and a mission-driven, collaborative culture within a