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

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for EC-5 at Nathan Adams Elementary in Dallas. You will help teachers prepare instructional materials, maintain an orderly classroom, and assist students with disabilities throughout the school day.

The role requires patience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage behavior, assist with personal care, and supervise students on campus.

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

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 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 supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring demeanor

Adaptability

Education

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for EC-5 at Nathan Adams Elementary in Dallas. You will help teachers prepare instructional materials, maintain an orderly classroom, and assist students with disabilities throughout the school day.

The role requires patience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage behavior, assist with personal care, and supervise students on campus.