SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-4)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,068 - 30,639; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking an Inclusion - Teacher Assistant to support the classroom and students with diverse needs at Royce West Leadership Academy. The role involves assisting teachers with instructional materials, managing behavior, and supervising students during the school day.

The paraprofessional position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and the ability to work with students with disabilities in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
• Completed training program for teacher assistants or relevant work experience
• Knowledge of child growth and behavior; ability to work with diverse groups
• Fluency in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare space per student needs
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment
• Keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with disabilities, including transfers and positioning
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs as required
• Support classroom curriculum and instructional activities
• Help manage student behavior and intervene as needed
• Monitor learning needs and adapt to each student
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and recess
• Inform teachers of special needs or problems; maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development and school events
• Attend all assigned tasks and duties; maintain punctual attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Training program for teacher assistants

Interpersonal & communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

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

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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Work Locations

Royce West Leadership Academy

Job

Inclusion - Teacher Assistant

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

27,854.00

Median Salary

34826.00

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2026