Duty-Free Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5)

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

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Duty-Free Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities for grades EC-5. You will assist in learning experiences, manage student arrival/departure, and perform non-instructional duties to relieve the lead teacher.

Regular attendance at the worksite is essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a paraprofessional certificate, with strong writing and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with students,

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
• Proficient in basic communication techniques and language
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must possess good writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees
• 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 in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieves teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assist teacher in the management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks for a certified teacher that is 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 activity
• Assist in filing, organizing materials for distribution and recording information
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Job Description - Duty-Free Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5) (RTP20260928-018)

Job Description

Duty-Free Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5) - ( RTP20260928-018 )

Description

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieves teacher of various non-instructional duties

Assist teacher in the management of student arrival and departure time

Perform supportive tasks for a certified teacher that is 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 activity

Assist in filing, organizing materials for distribution and recording information

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: 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

Proficient in basic communication techniques and language

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public

Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

Must possess good writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees

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

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