Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Teacher Assistant
- Special Education

RYSS Texas Public Schools RYSS Middle School at East Aldine
- Houston, Texas

Job : 5667239

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Title:
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

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.

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work.
• Possess an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• 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.

• 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.

PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENT FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION DUTIES

Work Calendar Status: 10 Months (195 Days)

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

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Emp Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: Full-time

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone:
• Email: juan.santos