Special Education Teaching Assistant

Special Education Teaching Assistant

White Settlement ISD West Early Learners Academy - White Settlement, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5748008

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 26, 2026

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education/

Certifications:

Para Professional Certification or Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Valid Texas education aide certificate. Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. Ability to work well with children. Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience

Some experience working with children

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Support:
Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management:
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other:
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment. Posture:
Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.

Motion

Moderate walking. Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

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• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Sherry L Taylor, Executive Director of Human Resources and Community Relations
• Central Administration
• White Settlement, Texas 76108
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