Teacher Assistant I (Grant Funded Position)(2026-2027)

Fort Worth ISD; Poland; On-site; PLN 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Teacher Assistant I - Grant Funded to support certified staff in a Title I setting. You will reinforce reading and math skills, work with students individually or in small groups, and assist with assessments and materials.

The role includes helping students with special needs, supporting IEP objectives, and contributing to a safe classroom environment. This is a grant-funded, on-site position with potential for continuation depending on funds.

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children and/or parents.
• Highly Qualified options include an Associate degree or 48 hours or ParaEducator Training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reading, language arts, math, science and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and reinforce instructional materials.
• Support students with special needs to promote inclusion and IEP objectives.
• Participate in the IEP process as needed.
• Assist with lunch, bus, playground and non-instructional duties.
• Help with record-keeping and distribution of educational materials.
• Communicate with parents to foster effective involvement.

Skills

Reading instruction

Small group instruction

IEP process

Classroom management

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 48 college hours OR ParaEducator Training

ParaEducator Training completion

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Teacher Assistant I - Grant Funded

Reports to: Assigned Classroom Teacher

Pay Grade: 601

Duty Days: 183 Salary Range: $22,326 - $26,894

Duty Days: 185 Salary Range: $22,570 - $27,188

ELEVATE and ACE Campus Duty Days: 212 Salary Range: $25,864 - $31,155

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This position supports the Title I program.

Position Purpose

Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified instructional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.

Classroom Management

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

Administrative

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.
• Environment: Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Experience: Some experience working with children and/or parents.
  • Highly Qualified:Must have satisfied one of the following requirements: Associate's degree or higher from accredited college or university, OR
  • 48 or more college hours from accredited college or university, OR
  • Pass the ParaEducator Training with a score of 75 or better.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.