TEACHER ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools—Harmony School of Technology Houston campus seeks a dedicated instructional aide to support teachers and students across grades 6-8. The role involves assisting with academic goals, classroom management, and supervision during meals and events.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with 48 college hours preferred. Certification as a Texas Educational Aide is preferred or the ability to obtain it, and prior experience with children is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or the ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with student academic goals by working with small groups or an individual child.
• Assist teachers in enforcing classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, events, and programs.
• Assist with ARD/IEP paperwork and data collection for special education reports and documents.
• Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred

Ability to acquire certification

Job description

Harmony School of Technology - Houston (6-8)

City

Houston

Posted

2026-08-13

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.