Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Fannin)

FANNIN ELEM; Midland (TX); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Midland Independent School District seeks a Teacher Assistant, Life Skills for Fannin Elementary in Midland, TX. This non-exempt position supports the classroom teacher with students in SPED Life Skills, including preparing materials and assisting with daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate; prior SPED experience is preferred. Work involves physical tasks and supervision under the teaching staff.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED and 30 college hours.
• Educational Aide Certificate from Texas.
• Experience with special education students is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist classroom teacher in care and instruction of students.
• Prepare materials and displays as directed.
• Support student discipline and safety under supervision.
• Help with self-help skills and activities of daily living.
• Assist with lifting, feeding, toileting and mobility as required.
• Maintain equipment and teaching materials.

Kenntnisse

Good people skills

Work well with children

Work well with all students

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Fannin)

Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Fannin)

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Fannin Elementary - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972630
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:Teacher Assistant, Life Skills

EXEMPT STATUS:Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

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

Position Function/Purpose

To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.

Essential Functions

1. Follow the directions of the supervisor

2. Preparing materials and displays as directed

3. Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills

4. Working in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students

5. Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline

6. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students

7. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials

8. Changing diapers for students

9. Toileting students

10. Feeding or assisting with feeding students

11. Assisting with lifting students

12. Assisting students with other self-help skills

13. Blending foods

14. Cooking foods

15. Assisting with loading and unloading students

16. 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.

Qualification Requirements

• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
• 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
• Ability to work well with all students

Physical Demands

1. Standing

2. Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over)

3. Pushing

4. Repeated bending

5. Walking

6. Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

1. Copier

2. Audio visual equipment

3. Laminator

4. Typewriter

5. In some cases: wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment

Work Environment

1. Indoors and Outdoors

2. Works around machinery with moving parts

3. Classroom environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• ADMINISTRATION
• Phone: [phone]