SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (6-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational district is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant to support individuals with disabilities in a dynamic classroom environment. Key responsibilities include assisting teachers, managing behavior, and providing personal care to students. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant educational qualifications, ensuring every student's needs are met for a successful school experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 48 college credit hours or Associate degree.
• Paraprofessional certificate required.
• Knowledge of child growth and behavior characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing materials and maintaining orderly classroom.
• Support students with physical disabilities and personal care.
• Help manage classroom behavior and supervise students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Flexibility

Education

Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Job Description - SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (6-8) (RTP20250603-034)

Job Description

SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (6-8) - (RTP20250603-034)

Description

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute 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 intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of students' special needs or problems.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is essential. A remote work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees because regular attendance at the worksite and performing all duties there are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing 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 relevant work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position.
• Initiative and willingness to follow instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments.