Pre-K Bilingual Teacher Assistant ADSY

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District seeks a paraprofessional to support classroom teachers on a campus-based team. You will assist in learning activities, supervise meals, and help with records and parent communications.

Minimum requirements include an accredited high school diploma or USA equivalency, a paraprofessional certificate, and at least one year of experience with children. Excellent communication and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of non-instructional tasks.
• Assist teacher and students in achieving objectives of the program.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Help students with daily work and homework.
• Review activities and daily homework.
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities.
• Talk to parents to provide updates on progress, homework, and behavior.
• Distribute letters to parents regarding progress.
• Assist in filing and organizing materials and maintaining student records and attendance.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

1 year of experience with children

Job description

Job Description

Description

ADSY Start Date: July 20th, 2026

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