Elementary Teacher Assistant SPED, BAC
Young World Physical Education, Midland, TX, United States
Elementary Teacher Assistant SPED, BAC
MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Bush Elementary, Midland, Texas.
Job Details
Job ID:
5659750
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION:
Teacher Assistant, BAC
Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt
No. of Days:
According to district approved calendar
Department:
Assigned Campus, Special Services
Reports To:
Principal, Supervising Teacher, Special Services Supervisor
Supervises:
None
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of accredited college or university • Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
Experience:
• Some experience working with special education children
Position Function / Purpose
To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.
Essential Functions
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
A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts.
Qualification Requirements
1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall:
1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. has three creditable years of experience … as either an educational aide I or II;
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
3. and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
4. Good people skills
5. Ability to work well with children and all students
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands
Standing
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over)
Pushing
Repeated bending
Walking
Regular attendance required
Equipment Used
Copier
Audio visual equipment
Laminator
Typewriter
In some cases: Wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Policies
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Job Categories
Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
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MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Bush Elementary, Midland, Texas.
Job Details
Job ID:
5659750
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION:
Teacher Assistant, BAC
Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt
No. of Days:
According to district approved calendar
Department:
Assigned Campus, Special Services
Reports To:
Principal, Supervising Teacher, Special Services Supervisor
Supervises:
None
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of accredited college or university • Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
Experience:
• Some experience working with special education children
Position Function / Purpose
To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.
Essential Functions
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
A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population shifts.
Qualification Requirements
1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall:
1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. has three creditable years of experience … as either an educational aide I or II;
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
3. and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
4. Good people skills
5. Ability to work well with children and all students
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands
Standing
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over)
Pushing
Repeated bending
Walking
Regular attendance required
Equipment Used
Copier
Audio visual equipment
Laminator
Typewriter
In some cases: Wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Policies
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Job Categories
Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
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