SPED ISA Teacher Assistant (Grades: 7-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED ISA Teacher Assistant for grades 7-8 at Gaston Middle School in Dallas. The role supports a special education classroom, assisting with materials, behavior management, and student care throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a state paraprofessional certificate, with training in teacher assistant programs. Travel within the district is minimal and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) or higher.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification required.
• Training program for teacher assistants or related work experience is preferred.
• Ability to meet state requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and behavior.
• Able to work with diverse groups and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
• Assist with personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and hygiene.
• Assist with classroom curriculum and with general administrative records.
• Help supervise students inside and outside, including lunchroom, bus and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Regular and punctual attendance required.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavior management as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Adaptability / Flexibility

Initiative

Working with children with special-nec

Education

Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification

Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants

Pass an academic assessment

Job description

Job Description - SPED ISA Teacher Assistant (Grades: 7-8) (RTP20260518-024)

Job Description

SPED ISA Teacher Assistant (Grades: 7-8) - ( RTP20260518-024 )

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

Gaston Middle School 9565 MERCER DRIVE Dallas 75228

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