Anticipated SPED Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking an Anticipated SPED Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 9-12. The role supports a classroom environment, aids in preparing instructional materials, and assists with students with disabilities, including mobility and personal care needs.

The assistant will help manage behavior, maintain records, and support substitutes. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with additional credentials and training as listed, and a flexible,

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent plus one of the listed options (associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing an academic assessment)
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of relevant work experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth/development and behavior
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare according to student needs
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs
• Assist with personal care (feeding, bathroom needs, hygiene) as needed
• Assist with curriculum implementation
• Help manage student behavior and intervene in crises as needed
• Adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct exercises
• Supervise students throughout the school day (lunchroom, bus, playground)
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings
• Perform other duties and maintain regular attendance

Skills

Paraprofessional cert

Child development knowledge

Diversity experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Disability support experience

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Pass an academic assessment

Job description

Job Description - Anticipated SPED Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20261020-001)

Job Description

Anticipated SPED Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) - ( RTP20261020-001 )

Description

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs

Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning

Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene

Assist with classroom curriculum

Help manage behavior of students which includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned

Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

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
• Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience preferred
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet 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 ability to work with children with disabilities
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Work Locations

Franklin D Roosevelt High School Of Innovation 525 BONNIE VIEW ROAD Dallas 75203

Job

Teacher Assistant-Physically Handicapped