SPED Teaching Assistant- Prep North Forest Elementary

Position: SPED Teaching Assistant- YES Prep North Forest Elementary (Immediate Opening)
Location:

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

POSITION:
Teaching Assistant - Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE:

25-26 School Year

END DATE:
May 30, 2026

COMPENSATION: $15.32-$19.05 per hour

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some quick stats about us:

* 19,300+ Students

* 2,200+ Team Members

* 15 Secondary Campuses

* 11 Elementary Campuses

* 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch

* 96% Hispanic & African-American Students

* 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University

* 88% First-Generation College Students

* Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

* Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;

* Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;

* Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students' IEP goals, and/or Behavior Intervention Plans;

* Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student's needs;

* Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts;

* Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills;

* Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments;

* Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications;

* Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives;

* Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom;

* Provide personal care services for students as needed; and

* Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

* High School Diploma

* At least 2 years of relevant work experience

* Current Educational Aide certification, or a minimum of two years of post-secondary education

* Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs

* Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills

* Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools

* Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback

* Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

* Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

* Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

* Demonstrated ability to work on a team

* A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

* Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools

* Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education

* Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos

* Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results

conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

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