Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion (Lone Star)

LONE STAR TRAILS ELE; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Trails Elementary in Midland, Texas seeks a Teacher Assistant to provide instructional support under the supervision of a certified teacher. This role supports general and special education classrooms and aids in IEP implementation.

The position requires a TEA Educational Aide Certificate or eligibility, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with students and parents as approved by the district. Collaborative team environment and student safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Requires TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense) or equivalent.
• High school diploma or higher; 30 college hours acceptable; Educational Aide certificate required.
• Experience with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work in cooperation with teacher and students to support instruction and IEP implementation.
• Provide instructional assistance and manage classroom activities under supervision.
• Monitor student safety and behavior, and communicate any special needs or issues to the teacher.

Skills

Good people skills

Child interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate (TX)

Job description

Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion (Lone Star)

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Lone Star Trails Elementary - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Midland Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5958157

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

No. of Days: According to district approved calendar

Department: Assigned Campus, Special Services

Reports To: Principal, Supervising Teacher, Special Services Supervisor

Supervises: None

Education

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Experience

• Some experience working with special education children preferred

Position Function / Purpose

Provides instructional assistance to students under the supervision of a certified teacher; assists in preparing, conducting,
and managing classroom activities. Provides support facilitation in the general education classroom to support IEP
implementation.

Essential Functions

• Follow the directions of the supervisor
• Preparing materials and displays as directed Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills
• Working in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students
• Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline
• Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students
• Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
• Inform the teacher of any special needs or problems of individual students
• *Changing diapers for students
• *Toileting students
• *Feeding or assisting with feeding students
• *Assisting with lifting students
• *Assisting students with other self-help skills
• *Blending foods
• *Cooking foods
• *Assisting with loading and unloading students
• *All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• *NOTE: A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts, therefore, these may be additional responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements

Qualification Requirements 1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the
educational aide certificate shall
1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to
Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II;
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and
development or related subject areas;
3.and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Good people skills
• Ability to work well with children and all students

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone
• Computer and printer
• Calculator