Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (LHS)

Midland Independent School District•Midland, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom. A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
Some experience working with special education children
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.
Applicant for the educational aide certificate shall hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher
Applicant for the educational aide certificate shall have completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas
Applicant for the educational aide certificate shall have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
Good people skills
Ability to work well with children
Ability to work well with all students

Responsibilities

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