PRE-K Bilingual Teacher Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to assist in providing intensified learning experiences and support to students at George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School in Addison. You will relieve certified teachers of non-instructional tasks, supervise meals, and help with daily homework activities.

The role requires a High School diploma, a paraprofessional certificate, and one year of experience with children.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and behavior.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tutoring students individually or in small groups.
• Relieve certified teachers of non-instructional tasks.
• Maintain discipline and help with daily activities.
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for records.
• Distribute letters and communicate updates to parents.
• Supervise breakfast and lunch activities and monitor attendance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college credit hours (optional)

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Job Description

Description

Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature

Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities

Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework

Review class activities and daily homework

Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities

Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior

Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress

Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution

Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files

Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

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

One year of experience working with children

Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups

Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve 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 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

George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School 3939 SPRING VALLEY ROAD Addison 75001