Teacher Assistant, SPED Life Skills (LHS)

Midland Independent School DistrictMidland, TX
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
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