Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for the Specialized Unit at Truett Elementary. You will support teachers with instructional materials, manage classroom activities, assist with student needs including disabilities, and participate in staff development.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and a willingness to support diverse learners. This is a full-time, on-site position with regular attendance expected.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• Paraprofessional certificate required by State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a para/teacher assistant training program or 6 months of relevant experience may be preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to meet job goals.
• Willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated effective communication in spoken and written form.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Willingness to stay current with 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 substitutes 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 including crisis intervention and restraining disruptive 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.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom including lunchroom, bus and playground duties.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Child growth/development knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Diversity sensitivity

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Adaptability/Flexibility

Following verbal and written instr.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + options (Associate degree or 48 college credits or assessment)

Paraprofessional certificate

Training program for teacher assistants

Basic knowledge of child growth/behavior

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for the Specialized Unit at Truett Elementary. You will support teachers with instructional materials, manage classroom activities, assist with student needs including disabilities, and participate in staff development.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and a willingness to support diverse learners. This is a full-time, on-site position with regular attendance expected.