PRE-K Bilingual Teacher Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a paraprofessional to assist in intensifying learning experiences for students and to relieve certified teachers of non-instructional tasks. You will tutor students individually or in small groups and help maintain classroom routines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a paraprofessional certificate; one year of experience with children; and strong organizational and communication skills. Regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• One year of experience with children preferred.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students and relieve certified teachers of non-instructional tasks.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities.
• Talk to parents to provide updates on student progress, homework, and behavior.
• Assist in filing and organizing materials and maintaining student records.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Senior high school diploma or equivalent

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