SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant for grades 9-12. The role involves assisting the teacher with materials, classroom setup, and supporting students with disabilities in academic and personal care tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a paraprofessional certificate and training specific to teacher assistants. You will help monitor behavior, maintain records, and support substitutes across campus.

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent; plus one of: associate degree, 48 college credits, or pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or relevant work experience preferred.
• General knowledge of child growth and behavior.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare space for student needs.
• Assist with inventory, equipment care and maintenance.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Support personal care and day-to-day needs for students as required.
• Assist with curriculum and manage student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Adapt to individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Keep teacher informed of student needs and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Work with children with disabilities

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Teacher assistant training completion

Job description

Job Description - SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260821-003)

Job Description

SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) - ( RTP20260821-003 )

Description

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) , 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 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
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession