SPED Inclusion Assistant: Elevate Grades 6-8 Learning

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support classroom instruction and student development. The role involves preparing materials, assisting with routine classroom tasks, and helping students with physical and personal care needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a paraprofessional certificate; completion of a training program or related experience is favored.

Qualificações

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent; plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Assist with supervision of students during lunch, bus, and playground.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and meetings.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication skills

Disability support

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formação académica

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Associate degree or 48 college credit hours

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support classroom instruction and student development. The role involves preparing materials, assisting with routine classroom tasks, and helping students with physical and personal care needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a paraprofessional certificate; completion of a training program or related experience is favored.