Teacher Assistant,Autism Class; Parker Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 Teacher Assistant, Autism Class (Parker)

Teacher Assistant, Autism Class (Parker)

Parker Elementary - Midland, Texas, part of the Midland Independent School District. Position open as of May 5, 2026.

Job Details

Job : 5707242

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Description

Position: Teacher Assistant, Autism Class

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

Responsibilities

Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Assist the teacher with preparing instructional materials and classroom organization.

Assist the teacher as needed with delivering lesson plans, encouraging student participation, and helping students navigate the school building.

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

Establish a positive rapport with students, parents, and school personnel.

Assist students with physical and personal care needs including feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, cafeteria, bus and playground monitoring.

Implement positive behavior supports and interventions with students and assist teachers with crisis intervention as needed.

Assist in managing behaviors of students per individual student plans.

Attend appropriate and required staff development to enhance instruction and support roles.

Maintain confidentiality.

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor/teacher.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Credential:

High school diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university.
Educational Aide Certificate from the state of Texas.

Experience:

Some experience working with special education children.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to attend staff development trainings as required by the district.

Good people skills.

Ability to work well with all students.

Effective communication and organization skills.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling.

Heavy lifting (45 lbs or over).

Pushing/pulling.

Lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs and assisting with positioning students’ physical limitations.

Walking.

Regular attendance required.

Equipment Used

Copier
Audio‑visual equipment
Laminator
Computer
Wheelchairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove, and medical equipment in some cases.

Work Environment

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Implement CPI holds/restraints as needed.

Use of general office equipment.

Maintain confidentiality.

Work indoors and outdoors.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be exhaustive. Minimum education requirements may be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification as determined by the hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity 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.

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Teacher Assistant, Autism Class; Parker