Teacher Assistant,Resource/Inclusion; Henderson Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion (Henderson)

Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion (Henderson)

Job Details

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 6, 2026
Position Type:
Full-Time

Job Description

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

No. of Days: According to district approved calendar

Department: Assigned Campus, Special Services

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 preferred

Position Function / Purpose

Provides instructional assistance to students under the supervision of a certified teacher; assists in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities. Provides support facilitation in the general education classroom to support IEP implementation.

Essential Functions

Follow the directions of the supervisor

Preparing materials and displays as directed;
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays

Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills

Work in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students

Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline

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

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

Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher

Inform the teacher of any special needs or problems of individual students

Changing diapers for students

Toileting students

Feeding or assisting with feeding students

Assisting with lifting students

Assisting students with other self‑help skills

Blending foods

Cooking foods

Assisting with loading and unloading students

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts; therefore, these may be additional responsibilities.

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 or equivalent, or higher; have satisfied one of the following requirements:

Has three creditable years of experience related to education as an aide I or II
Has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development or related areas
Has experience working with students and parents as approved by the superintendent

Special Knowledge / Skills

Good people skills
Ability to work well with children and all students

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, stand, move throughout the room, communicate verbally and electronically, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

Equipment Used

Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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Teacher Assistant, Resource​/Inclusion; Henderson

Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion; Henderson