Paraprofessional for Physically Handicapped Students (Gr. 6-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support instructional delivery and student care at Dallas Environmental Science Academy.

The role includes materials preparation, classroom organization, and assisting students with physical disabilities, personal care, and behavior management. Requires a paraprofessional certificate and a high school diploma, with district expectations of punctual attendance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, 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
• Help 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 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 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 for this position

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Disability support

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional certificate

Additional college credits / assessment alternative

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support instructional delivery and student care at Dallas Environmental Science Academy.

The role includes materials preparation, classroom organization, and assisting students with physical disabilities, personal care, and behavior management. Requires a paraprofessional certificate and a high school diploma, with district expectations of punctual attendance and teamwork.