Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8. The role involves preparing instructional materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, and assisting students with physical disabilities, including transfers and personal care needs, under teacher supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus Paraprofessional certification or related training, and a commitment to student wellbeing and confidentiality within a

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) required.
• Associate degree or 48 college credit hours or pass an academic assessment required.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification required.
• Completion of a teacher assistant training program or six months of relevant work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth/development and behavior; ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and prepare spaces according to student needs.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Support personal care needs (feeding, bathroom needs, hygiene) as required by student plans.
• Assist with classroom curriculum and behavior management, including crisis intervention.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development and meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with children with disabilities

Organizational skills

Initiative

Follow verbal and written instructions

Flexibility

Adaptability to change

Education

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Pass an academic assessment

Paraprofessional certificate

Specific teacher assistant training program

Job description

Job Description - Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8) (RTP20261012-003)

Job Description

Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-8) - ( RTP20261012-003 )

Description

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 manage behavior of students which includes 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 which includes 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

Work Environment

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

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

Work Locations

Raul S Quintanilla Sr Middle School Steam Academy 2700 REMOND DRIVE BOX 177 Dallas 75211

Job

Teacher Assistant-Physically Handicapped