Special Education-Teaching Assistant (25-26 SY)

Position Type:

Administrative Instructional Support/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:

4/6/2026

Location:

North East STEM Academy

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

Until Filled

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Special Education - Teacher Assistant

Job title: Special Education - Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal

Work location: NESTEM

Status: Full Time/Non-exempt

Revision date: 7/28/2025

Job Overview

Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other campus duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.

1. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work.

2. Possess an associate's (or higher) degree; or

3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessmentTexas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) [formerly the TASP test], verifying knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

How to Apply

Apply Online at RYSS.org