Special Education Teaching Assistant (Pathway Program to Teaching License) (6640) bei University Instructors

Teacher Residents are stepping into the role of classroom teacher as part of their residency experience. While residents receive ongoing coaching, mentoring, and structured support throughout the residency year, they are expected to assume full responsibility for classroom instruction, management, and student learning. Residents will independently plan, deliver, and assess instruction, while also engaging in reflective practice to strengthen their skills. 

The residency provides a unique opportunity for teacher residence to lead their classrooms with autonomy, while still benefiting from the guidance of experienced educators who will help them grow into effective, confident, and impactful teachers.  

***Candidates MUST HOLD a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in ANY field to be eligible to take part in this opportunity. In this program you can become eligible for a provisional teaching license for school year 2026-27 and beyond.***

Essential Functions

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Include, but are not limited to:

Instructional Practice

▪ Plan, prepare and deliver effective academic instruction that is explicit, engaging, differentiated, and aligned for diverse student needs, including appropriate student accommodations, and blended learning experiences.

▪ Use formal and informal assessment methods to measure student understanding and progress. Analyze student data to inform and adjust instruction. Provide ongoing feedback to students.

▪ Establish systems and structures that create a safe, accessible, and inclusive classroom environment. Create a sense of shared responsibility and equitable behavior expectations.

▪ Create a classroom climate and culture where students feel safe, free to take risks, accepted and included. Offer diverse learning opportunities that encourage student contributions and collaboration, and a growth mindset.

▪ Students in Special Education programming may require support with daily living activities including lifting, movement, restroom care and nutrition/feeding. Students may require support for medical devices including catheters, ostomy bags or feeding/GI tubes.

▪ Other Duties as Assigned

Professional Growth and Responsibilities

▪ Engage in ongoing professional learning, goal setting, reflection of practice, and application of new learning to increase student growth.

▪Engage in opportunities to continuously improve cultural competence, equity, and access.

▪ Collaborate with staff, students, and families/caregivers in order to improve practice, support students, and increase student success. Accept feedback to improve instructional practice. Contribute to meeting of campus/District goals and expectations.

▪ Collect and analyze student data. Collaboratively plan, design, and implement effective lessons in alignment to state and local standards. Incorporate diverse resources with attention to individualized learning that addresses the unique sociocultural needs of students in order to achieve high levels of academic and social-emotional success.

▪ Communicate with colleagues, students, families/caregivers, and community members to build and maintain positive relationships, promote respect, inclusiveness, and maintain a positive school climate and culture. Communicate with families/caregivers regarding students’ academic and social-emotional strengths and areas for growth, through various methods.

▪ Demonstrate and apply strong content knowledge to enhance student mastery of objectives. Maintain professional expectations of educators which include professional ethics, adherence to state and federal legal code, and District policies. Maintain up to date and accurate student records (e.g., record grades, take attendance, provide progress reports).

▪ Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Education Requirements

▪ Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of application to be considered

▪ Minimum GPA required for BA program to be considered for a pathway role is 2.5

▪Candidates must have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours toward the field of study for the teaching position they are applying for

Education Requirements:

We are seeking individuals who have relevant experience working with special education students. Additionally, you must hold a bachelors degree.

$194.31 Per Day worked/ Monday-Friday/ 8 hours a day schedule varies based on placement

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