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

YES Prep Public Schools

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 May 2026

About the role

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Teaching Assistant

REPORTS TO: Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: 26-27 School Year

COMPENSATION: $15.63-$19.43 per hour

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some quick stats about us:

21,650 Students
2,600 Team Members
16 Secondary Campuses
12 Elementary Campuses
91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
96% Hispanic & African-American Students
99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
85% First-Generation College Students
Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with the supervision of students in all instructional settings;
Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors;
Maintaining data as identified by teacher(s), students’ IEP goals, and/or Behavior Intervention Plans;
Assisting in tailoring lessons to meet an individual student’s needs;
Supporting Special Education and General Education teacher(s) with lesson plans by practicing and reinforcing learning concepts;
Assisting students in performing self-help and academic skills;
Serving as a one-to-one full time support for a student with significant cognitive, behavioral or medical needs;
Assisting with administration and scoring of tests and work assignments;
Assisting Special Education and General Education Teacher(s) with implementation of accommodations and/or modifications;
Adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives;
Monitoring students during transition times throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom;
Providing personal care services for students as needed; and
Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of 30 semester hours college or post-secondary education credit
Current Educational Aide certification, OR willingness to acquire the Educational Aide Certification from the TEA
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 t