Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Raul Yzaguirre School for Success Charter; United States; On-site; USD 19,424 - 26,821; Full time

Job summary

Raul Yzaguirre School for Success Charter is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for Special Education. This full-time role involves assisting teachers in achieving student academic goals, managing classroom behavior, and supporting individualized student needs. Candidates should hold an Educational Aide certificate and either have two years of higher education or an associate's degree. The position offers a salary range from $14.10 to $19.47 per hour, based on experience, with a work calendar spanning 10 months.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide certificate required as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.
• Complete 48 semester hours of college coursework or possess an associate's degree.
• Demonstrate knowledge through Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with student academic goals in small groups or individually.
• Enforce classroom management and behavioral plans.
• Supervise students during meals and events.
• Prepare paperwork for ARD/IEP process.
• Plan and implement differentiated instruction.
• Perform other campus duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional assistance

Classroom management

Behavioral plans enforcement

Data collection for reports

Differentiated instruction

Education

Educational Aide certificate

2 years of higher education (48 semester hours)

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Teacher Assistant – Special Education

Reports To: Principal

Organization: Tejano Center

Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools

Location: 10918 1/2 Bentley – RYSS Middle School at East Aldine

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

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.

Education & Experience

Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.

1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college coursework.

2. Possess an associate's (or higher) degree; or

3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment—Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) [formerly the TASP test], verifying knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

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 campus duties as assigned.

Compensation & Work Calendar

Work Calendar Status: 10 Months (195 Days)

Salary: MIN: $14.10/hrly, MID: $16.68/hrly, MAX: $19.47/hrly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time