Duty Free Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant-Duty Free to support classroom activities at Lakewood Elementary, assist with student arrivals, and relieve teachers of non-instructional duties. The role is full-time and campus-based, requiring reliable attendance and cooperation with staff.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or USA equivalency with additional coursework or an associate degree, plus a paraprofessional certificate.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or USA equivalency with 48 college credit hours or an associate degree.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to work with students, staff, parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intensified learning experiences and relieve the teacher of non-instructional duties.
• Assist in managing student arrival and departure times.
• Provide supportive tasks for a certified teacher that is primarily non-instructional in nature.
• Assist teachers and students to achieve program objectives.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Assist in filing, organizing materials for distribution and recording information.
• Maintain 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

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 48 college credits / associate degree

Job 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

• 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.

• 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


• 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

Work Locations

Lakewood Elementary

Job

Teacher Assistant-Duty Free

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

27,854.00

Median Salary

34826.00

Job Posting

Aug 14, 2026