High School SPED Intensive Support Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas seeks a SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for grades 9-12 to support students with disabilities. You will assist the classroom teacher with instructional materials, adapt activities, and help supervise students throughout the day.

Under supervision, you will help with behavior management, personal care, and mobility assistance, maintain records, participate in staff development, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (USA).
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or related work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and behavior.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher 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, lifting or positioning
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene
• Assist with classroom curriculum
• Help manage behavior of students including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom including lunchroom, bus and playground
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Training program for teacher assistants

Job description

Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas seeks a SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for grades 9-12 to support students with disabilities. You will assist the classroom teacher with instructional materials, adapt activities, and help supervise students throughout the day.

Under supervision, you will help with behavior management, personal care, and mobility assistance, maintain records, participate in staff development, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.