Student Support Assistant (Special Education)

YES Prep; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Retirement Plan

Job summary

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX seeks a Teaching Assistant for a 10-month, hourly role to support Special Education and General Education teachers. The TA will supervise students, reinforce behaviors, and assist with lesson delivery and assessments.

The role requires collaboration, flexibility, and a commitment to YES Prep's mission of equitable access to education. Compensation is hourly with benefits for eligible staff.

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, including medical needs.
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings.
• Assisting 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 teachers 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 with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.
• Adapting classroom activities and materials to support objectives.
• Monitoring students during transitions and throughout the day.

Skills

Interest in one-on-one support

Assist with mobility/academic/behavior

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX seeks a Teaching Assistant for a 10-month, hourly role to support Special Education and General Education teachers. The TA will supervise students, reinforce behaviors, and assist with lesson delivery and assessments.

The role requires collaboration, flexibility, and a commitment to YES Prep's mission of equitable access to education. Compensation is hourly with benefits for eligible staff.