Special Education Teacher Assistant - The Caroline School

EasterSeals Greater Houston • Houston, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Caroline School, part of Easter Seals Greater Houston, provides specialized educational services for individuals aged 18 months to 24 years with multiple disabilities and medical needs. We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students in achieving their educational, developmental, and personal goals. This role involves providing instruction and learning support under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher, fostering a positive learning environment, and assisting students with daily living skills and medically necessary accommodations. The position is full-time, hourly, following the HISD school calendar, with work hours potentially varying based on program needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience supporting children of different ages and abilities, preferably 2+ years
• Ability to commit to a full-time school-day schedule during the academic year
• Comfort using or learning to use assistive devices and equipment, including feeding tubes, communication devices, and wheelchairs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Special Education or a Child Development background
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides as-needed instruction and learning support to students with diverse cognitive, physical, and social needs under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher.
• Maintains agreed-upon schedules, classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records, including adapting instructional materials and cleaning work areas.
• Reviews and completes weekly goal-tracking sheets and charts progress for the appropriate curriculum for each student.
• Adapts and modifies lessons, curriculum, and materials as necessary for each student as instructed by their Lead Teacher.
• Uses assistive technology appropriately for each individual student based on their needs.
• Monitors student safety and assists students with daily living skills and medically necessary accommodations, including tube feeding, tube venting, suctioning, toileting/diaper needs, and feeding.
• Reports on students' education plans as advised and requested by the TCS teaching team.
• Reviews changes and works collaboratively with all relevant team members to support student progress.
• Attends all meetings and actively participates in trainings as specified by the TCS Director.
• Maintains required professional development hours as specified by Childcare Licensing.
• Prepares and presents materials and work samples for review and discussion as requested.
• Communicates with parents daily regarding students' physical, social, and cognitive needs in a positive and professional manner.
• Refrains from sensitive or lengthy conversations with parents and refers potential concerns to the supervising teacher and/or TCS Director.
• Attends meetings with parents/guardians as needed and, at a minimum, two times per school year.
• Refrains from engaging in discriminatory practices based on a student's disability, race, sex, cultural background, or religion.
• Follows all confidentiality rules, forms, and compliance standards.
• Abides by all TCS and Easter Seals policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED