Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Midland High)

Young World Physical Education; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Midland, Texas, seeks a full-time Teacher Assistant for Life Skills at Midland High School. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with student care, preparation of materials, and maintaining safety.

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and an Educational Aide Certificate from the state of Texas, with experience working with special education children preferred. This position is expected to start on August 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate.
• Some experience working with special education children.
• Experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students.
• Prepare materials and displays as directed.
• Assist with lifting students and changing diapers.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to work well with all students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

Tools

Audio visual equipment

Copier

Laminator

Job description

Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Midland High)

Midland Independent School District, Midland High School - Midland, Texas

Job Details

• Job ID: 5743180
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time

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
• hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
• have satisfied one of the following requirements:
• 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;
• has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
• 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

• Copier
• Audio visual equipment
• Laminator
• Typewriter
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Administration
• Phone: [phone]