Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Hobby Secondary (26-27)

About the role

Reports to the Special Education Manager. This is a 10-month hourly position for the 2026–2027 school year. Hourly compensation ranges from $15.63 to $19.43 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education and General Education teachers with supervision of students in all instructional settings.
• Model and positively reinforce desired behaviors; assist with behavior management techniques.
• Maintain data aligned to students’ IEPs and/or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Tailor lessons and adapt materials to meet individual student needs.
• Support teachers by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills, including one-to-one full-time support for a student with significant cognitive, behavioral, or medical needs.
• Administer and score tests and assignments; implement accommodations and modifications.
• Monitor students during transitions throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide personal care services for students as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 30 semester hours of college or post-secondary education credit.
• Current Educational Aide certification, or willingness to obtain certification from the Texas Education Agency.
• Interest in working one-on-one with a student with significant needs, including medical needs.
• Ability to physically assist students with self-help, mobility, academic, and behavioral skills.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work urgently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team.
• Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Must-Have Beliefs

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to challenge inequities.
• Passion to build student resilience through relentless pursuit of high results.
• Conviction that high expectations plus high accountability equals high performance and growth.