Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills; Fannin
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (Fannin)
MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Fannin Elementary - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Midland Independent School District
Job DetailsJob : 5838997
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026
Job DescriptionPOSITION: Teacher Assistant, Life Skills
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
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
Position Function/Purpose
To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.
Essential Functions
NOTE:
A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts.
Qualification Requirements
- has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II;
- has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
- Good people skills
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to work well with all students
Physical Demands
Equipment used
- Copier
- Audio visual equipment
- Laminator
- Typewriter
- In some cases: wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment
Work Environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revised
11/01/2023
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.
Position Type: Full-Time
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