SPED Inclusion Assistant (EC-5) - Empower Young Learners

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District invites applications for an Anticipated SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (EC-5). The role supports classroom instructors in adapting curriculum and assisting students with disabilities while maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students during the day, assisting with records, and aiding substitutes. Strong communication, organizational skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification.
• Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills via work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills to meet goals.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with changes and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated willingness to stay current with latest 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 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 duty
• 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

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Disabilities support

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District invites applications for an Anticipated SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (EC-5). The role supports classroom instructors in adapting curriculum and assisting students with disabilities while maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students during the day, assisting with records, and aiding substitutes. Strong communication, organizational skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.