Program Assistant (Pool) (2026-2027)

Fort Worth ISD; Poland; On-site; PLN 119,871 - 144,418; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Poland is looking for a Program Assistant to provide direct instruction to special education students under the guidance of a certified teacher. The role requires an associate's degree and 2 years of experience with students or parents. Responsibilities include delivering individualized instruction, maintaining student records, and collaborating with educators to implement educational plans. Competitive salary and duties span 183 duty days. This position may be grant-funded.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with students or parents.
• Experience in working with special populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in academic areas such as math and science.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Observe and record student progress.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work well with children

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Knowledge of classroom techniques

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Education

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit

Job description

Openings as of 2/19/2026.

Program Assistant (Pool)(2026-2027) JobID: 7270

• Position Type: Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Program Assistant (Pool)

Pay Grade: 605
Duty Days: 183 Salary Range: $33,672 - $40,567
Duty Days: 185 Salary Range: $34,040 - $41,011

This may be a grant funded position

Position Purpose

Provide direct instruction to eligible special education students in academic programs under the general guidance of a certified teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide individualized instruction in one or more of the following academic areas: math, science, social studies, and language arts.
• Reinforce academic or developmental skills requiring extensive repetition.
• Provide drill and practice on newly acquired skills.
• Plan jointly with regular education and special education teachers to insure appropriate implementation of student Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Develop resources to enhance and supplement instruction.
• Observe and record student progress.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with other professional personnel.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• "Other duties as assigned" may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester hours of college credit with emphasis on a major academic area (i.e., English, language arts, psychology, mathematics, sciences, social sciences).
• Have 2 years experience working with students or parents.
• Experience in working with special populations preferred.
• Ability to:
  • operate personal computers and utilize applicable software applications.
  • assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (functional life skills).
  • work well with children.
  • work with students with physical, emotional, educational and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • cope with a variety of students in varied and sometimes stressful situations.
  • communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of:
  • the District's policies and procedures.
  • classroom techniques and etiquette.
  • correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Physical Job Requirements

Occasionally (0-33% of day, 0-32 repetitions)
Frequently (34-66% of day, 33-200 repetitions)
Constantly (67-100% of day, >200+ repetitions)

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress, and occasionally work prolonged and/or irregular hours. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities.

This may be a grant funded position