TEACHER ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony School of Advancement - Houston (9-12) is seeking a dedicated aide to support teachers and students under supervision. You will assist with instruction,work with small groups or individuals, and help implement educational plans.

Required: high school diploma or GED; 48 college hours preferred; Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to obtain. Prior experience with children is a plus; familiarity with district software and data entry is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assist teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assist 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 of 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

Communication

Relationship building

Organize programs

Computer skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours completed

Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred

Tools

District software

Database

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Calculator

Telephone

Job description

Harmony School of Advancement - Houston (9-12)

City

Houston

Posted

2026-08-04

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educationalprograms 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 of 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.