SPED Inclusion Assistant for Grades 7-8 | Classroom Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades 7-8 to support certified teachers in delivering inclusive instruction and student-centered activities.

The role includes assisting students with disabilities, managing behavior, and helping with classroom materials, records, and supervision during school hours. Campus-based position with a focus on safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• 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 to meet 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 ability to work with children with disabilities.

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 or dangerous behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Assisting students with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Teacher assistant training program

Basic college credits or assessment

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades 7-8 to support certified teachers in delivering inclusive instruction and student-centered activities.

The role includes assisting students with disabilities, managing behavior, and helping with classroom materials, records, and supervision during school hours. Campus-based position with a focus on safety and confidentiality.