Generalist Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Generalist Teacher Assistant (Pre-K) to support the lead teacher with instructional and non-instructional duties. The role involves assisting with classroom management, tutoring students, and helping maintain organized records and materials.

The position requires a High School Diploma or USA equivalency, an Associate Degree or 48 college credits (or passing an assessment), and a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency is required.
• Associate Degree or 48 college credits or passing an academic assessment is acceptable.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate is required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsabilités

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in the assigned area.
• Relieve the teacher of non-instructional duties and manage student arrival/departure.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and assist with administrative records.
• Assist with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students.
• Support teacher in supervising students inside and outside the classroom.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
• Attend to special events and assist with classroom decorations.

Connaissances

Initiative

Follow instructions

Child development knowledge

Flexibility

Professional development

Formation

High School Diploma or USA equivalency

Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Description du poste

Job Description - Generalist Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K) (RTP20261013-002)

Job Description

Generalist Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K) - (RTP20261013-002)

Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students
• Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc
• 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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• 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 initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession