Anticipated: Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and relieve teachers of non-instructional tasks. The role involves assisting with activities, supervising meals, and communicating with families about student progress.

As a campus-based position, the assistant helps students with daily activities, maintains basic records, and participates in regular attendance at the worksite. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication skills in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intensified learning experiences and relieve the certified teacher of non-instructional tasks.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce activities.
• Help students with daily work and homework activities.
• Review class activities and daily homework.
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities.
• Talk to parents to provide updates on progress and behavior.
• Distribute letters to parents regarding progress.
• Assist in filing and organizing materials and maintaining records.
• Maintain student records, attendance and files.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Job Description

Anticipated: Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant - ( RTP20261006-008 )

Description

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession