K-5 Generalist Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Part-Time Generalist Teacher Assistant for grades K-5. The role supports teachers with learning activities, manages non-instructional duties, and assists in supervision across classrooms and common areas.

The position emphasizes reliability, collaborative teamwork, and flexibility to meet evolving student needs within the district’s program requirements. Regular attendance is essential for campus operations.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students and relieve the teacher of non-instructional duties
• Assist teacher in management of student arrival and departure times
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help supervise students inside and outside the classroom (hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, playground)
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Assist with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff-development training programs and faculty meetings as assigned
• Help decorate the classroom for events and holidays
• Travel throughout the district as part of campus-based duties
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

Skills

Initiative

Follow instructions

Child development knowledge

Flexibility

Non-instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or USA equivalency

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

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Part-Time Generalist Teacher Assistant for grades K-5. The role supports teachers with learning activities, manages non-instructional duties, and assists in supervision across classrooms and common areas.

The position emphasizes reliability, collaborative teamwork, and flexibility to meet evolving student needs within the district’s program requirements. Regular attendance is essential for campus operations.