Special Education Teaching Assistant Jobs in Texas
Special Education Teaching Assistant jobs in Texas are consistently in demand, with public school districts, charter networks, and specialized learning centers across the state posting openings at every experience level from newly certified aides to senior paraprofessionals. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where large employers such as Houston Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, and Northside ISD maintain steady pipelines for classroom support staff. The most sought-after specialties include autism spectrum support, behavioral intervention, and life-skills instruction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)
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Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep Southside Elementary (Immediate Opening)
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep Southside Elementary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep East End Elementary (Immediate Opening)
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep East End Elementary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep North Forest Elementary (Immediate Opening)
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Special Education Teaching Assistant – YES Prep North Forest Elementary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
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Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Northline Secondary (Immediate Opening)
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Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Northline Secondary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
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Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)
YES Prep Public Schools·Houston, Texas
Job functions:
$15.63 - $19.43/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
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
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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 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
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
- Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
- Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
- Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth
EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES
Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!
THE PERKS
- Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
- Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
- Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
- Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
- Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.
YES Prep Public Schools
Special Education Life Skills Teaching Assistant - YES Prep Southeast Secondary (Immediate Opening)
Houston, Texas
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$15.63 - $19.43/hr
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
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 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
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
- Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
- Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
- Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth
EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES
Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!
THE PERKS
- Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option and a plan that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
- Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
- Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
- Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
- Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in special education teaching assistant jobs across Texas.
- Texas Education Agency paraprofessional certification or registration recognized under TEA guidelines
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred by many districts
- Experience working with students with disabilities in a structured classroom setting
- Familiarity with Individualized Education Program documentation and IEP team processes
- Ability to implement behavior intervention plans under licensed teacher supervision
- CPR and first aid certification required or expected before the start date
Special Education Teaching Assistant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a special education teaching assistant in Texas?
To work as a special education teaching assistant in Texas, you need to meet the Texas Education Agency paraprofessional requirements, which include a high school diploma or GED and either an associate degree, at least two years of college credit, or a passing score on a state-approved paraprofessional exam such as the ParaPro Assessment. Most Texas public school districts process candidates through their own HR portals and verify TEA compliance before extending offers.
Which companies hire special education teaching assistants in Texas?
Texas special education teaching assistant roles are posted by YES Prep Public Schools and Great Hearts Academies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large urban and suburban school districts, along with regional education service centers and private therapeutic schools, generate the majority of consistent openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most special education teaching assistant jobs?
Houston, Irving, and Fort Worth lead Texas for special education teaching assistant openings. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth account for the largest share because their sprawling independent school districts and dense charter school networks generate continuous demand, while San Antonio's high concentration of military-connected families and specialized learning programs sustains strong hiring from districts like Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD.
Are there remote special education teaching assistant jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of special education teaching assistant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-classroom nature of most of the work. The small share of remote roles tends to involve virtual instructional support aides working with online charter schools or teletherapy support programs operating across Texas.
How can I get hired as a special education teaching assistant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a Texas public school district as a general paraprofessional or classroom aide, which requires TEA paraprofessional eligibility but not prior classroom experience. Large systems such as Houston ISD and Austin ISD regularly hire candidates new to the role and provide on-the-job training. Earning the ParaPro Assessment credential before applying strengthens your application, and moving laterally from roles like childcare worker, behavioral health technician, or after-school program staff is a common bridge into the position.
Where can I find and apply to special education teaching assistant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to special education teaching assistant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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