SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5)

Dallas Independent School District; Meaders (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant for Pershing Elementary (EC-5). The role involves supporting teachers, preparing instructional materials, assisting with students with physical disabilities, and maintaining records.

You will help with classroom management and adapt supports to each student’s needs in a campus setting. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the listed higher education options, or a paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth/development and behavior, ability to work with diverse groups, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare room according to student needs.
• Assist with inventory and care of equipment.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers to/from wheelchairs and positioning.
• Assist with personal care needs as required.
• Support classroom curriculum and instructional exercises.
• Manage behavior and intervene in crises when needed.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills.
• Supervise students throughout the day in all areas of the school.
• Keep teacher informed of student needs and problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Associate degree or 48 college credit hours or testing option

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Job Description - SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5) (RTP20261019-007)

Job Description

SPED Intensive Support Teacher Assistant (Grades: EC-5) - ( RTP20261019-007 )

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 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 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

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

Work Locations

Pershing Elementary 5715 MEADERS LANE Dallas 75229

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