Elementary Teacher Assistant SPED,BAC Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Elementary Teacher Assistant SPED, BAC

Midland Independent School District, Emerson Elementary – Midland, Texas

Job Details

Job : 5515811

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Description

Position: Teacher Assistant, BAC

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

Essential Functions

Follow the directions of the supervisor.

Prepare materials and displays as directed.

Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal skills.

Work in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students.

Assist the teacher in maintaining student discipline.

Assist the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students.

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

Change diapers for students.

Assist students with toileting.

Assist with feeding students.

Assist with lifting students.

Assist students with other self‑help skills.

Blend foods.

Cook foods.

Assist with loading and unloading students.

Perform 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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of accredited college or university education.
Educational Aide Certificate from the state of Texas.
Some experience working with special education children.
Willingness to apply for or possess a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense).
Good people skills; ability to work well with children and all students.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, repeated bending, pushing.
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over).
Regular attendance required.

Equipment Used

Copier, audio‑visual equipment, laminator, typewriter.
In some cases: wheelchairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove, and medical equipment.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

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.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Human Resources
Administration
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