Bilingual/ESL Classroom Assistant (K-5) - Support & Growth

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual/ESL Teacher Assistant (Grades K-5) EOY to support classroom teachers in a campus setting. The role involves preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, and supervising students across the school day.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or USA equivalency, and a Texas educational aide certificate, with willingness to stay current with teaching practices and participate in staff development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants

Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups

Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual/ESL Teacher Assistant (Grades K-5) EOY to support classroom teachers in a campus setting. The role involves preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, and supervising students across the school day.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or USA equivalency, and a Texas educational aide certificate, with willingness to stay current with teaching practices and participate in staff development.