Empowering SPED Self-Contained TA, Grades 6-8

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8. The role involves supporting the lead teacher with instructional materials, classroom setup, and direct student support in a structured school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting students with disabilities, maintaining records, supervising during the day, and helping with behavior management. The position requires a high school diploma and a paraprofessional certificate, with travel

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent USA equivalency; plus one of the following: associate degree, 48 college credits, or passing score on an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills through work experience preferred
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to meet the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing world
• Willingness to stay current with developments in the profession

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• 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 physical needs and personal care including feeding and hygiene
• Assist with classroom curriculum
• Help manage behavior of students and intervene as needed
• Learn and adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills
• Supervise students throughout the school day including lunchroom, bus and playground
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development and meetings
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at worksite is required

Skills

Paraprofessional cert

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 credits / passing score

Paraprofessional certificate (certified)

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8. The role involves supporting the lead teacher with instructional materials, classroom setup, and direct student support in a structured school setting.

Responsibilities include assisting students with disabilities, maintaining records, supervising during the day, and helping with behavior management. The position requires a high school diploma and a paraprofessional certificate, with travel