K-4 SPED Inclusion Aide — Classroom Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades K-4 to support classroom teachers and students with disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with classroom management, and supervising students throughout the day.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with additional certs or coursework; experience with diverse student needs and ability to follow directions is valued.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent plus one of: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
• 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

• 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 substitutes teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, 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 supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• 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 for this position.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades K-4 to support classroom teachers and students with disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with classroom management, and supervising students throughout the day.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with additional certs or coursework; experience with diverse student needs and ability to follow directions is valued.