2026-2027 Teacher Assistant, Autism Class (Parker)

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Assist special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education and general education settings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Help to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment

2. Assist the teacher with preparing instructional materials and classroom organization

3. Assist the teacher as needed with delivering lesson plans, encouraging student participation, and helping students navigate the school building

4. Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports

5. Establish a positive rapport with students, parents and school personnel

6. Assist students with physical and personal care needs including feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene,

cafeteria, bus and playground monitoring

7. Implement positive behavior supports and interventions with students and assist teachers with crisis

intervention as needed

8. Assist in managing behaviors of students per individual student plans

9. Attend appropriate and required staff development to enhance instruction and support roles

10. Maintain confidentiality

11. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor/teacher

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Certification/Education:

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 defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), 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.

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

3. The ability to attend staff development trainings as required by the district

4. Good people skills

5. Ability to work well with all students

6. Effective communication and organization skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Frequent Standing/stooping/bending/kneeling

2. Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over)

3. Pushing/Pulling

4. Lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs and assisting with positioning student’s physical limitations

5. Walking

6. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED

1. Copier

2. Audio visual equipment

3. Laminator

4. Typewriter/Computer

In some cases: wheel chairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Maintain emotional control under stress

2. Implement CPI holds/restraints as needed.

3. Use of general office equipment

4. Maintain confidentiality

5. Work indoors and outdoors

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.