SPED Intensive Support Assistant (EC-5) - Classroom Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District in Dallas is seeking an SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for EC-5 to support students with disabilities at East Dallas Elementary School.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, assisting with personal care and transfers, supervising students, and documenting progress; strong communication, organization and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or USA-equivalent, plus one of: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Completed 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing 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 substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist with personal care needs such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Assist with classroom curriculum.
• Help manage behavior of students and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Supervise students throughout the school day including lunchroom, bus and playground.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development trainings, faculty meetings and special events.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Disabilities support

Flexibility

Following instructions

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college credits / academic assessment

Paraprofessional certificate (State Board of Certification)

Job description

Dallas Independent School District in Dallas is seeking an SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for EC-5 to support students with disabilities at East Dallas Elementary School.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, assisting with personal care and transfers, supervising students, and documenting progress; strong communication, organization and reliability are essential.