The Teaching Assistant will assist Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with supervision of students, behavior management, and lesson plans. They will also support students in performing self-help and academic skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs
- Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
- Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
- Demonstrated ability to work on a team
- A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
Benefits
- Compensation: $15.25 - $20.52 per hour
- Health and Supplemental Insurance
- Retirement Plans: Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off: 10 days in addition to system closures during the Academic Calendar
- Paid Leave Programming
- Professional Development
- Award Winning Culture