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 Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Midland Independent School District

Job Details

Job : 5920384

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of 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

Follow the directions of the supervisor

Preparing materials and displays as directed

Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills

Working 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

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

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, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;

have satisfied one of the following requirements:

a. 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;
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;

and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

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

Standing

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over)

Pushing

Repeated bending

Walking

Regular attendance required

EQUIPMENT USED

Copier
Audio visual equipment
Laminator
Typewriter
In some cases:
Wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment

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…