SPED Self Contained Classroom Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking an SPED Self Contained Classroom Teacher Assistant for grades 9-12. The role supports teachers by preparing materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, and assisting students with disabilities throughout the day.

The position emphasizes documentation, behavior management, and collaboration with substitutes, staff, and families while maintaining confidentiality and attending professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; preferred higher education credits or degree.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification is required.
• Completion of a teacher assistant training program or evidenced work experience preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities and adapt instruction as needed.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional materials preparation and displays.
• Maintain neat, orderly classroom and prepare space for student needs.
• Assist with inventory, equipment care and maintenance.
• Keep attendance, records and reports as required by the teacher.
• Assist substitutes with classroom orientation and routine.
• Support students with disabilities, including transfers and daily care.
• Support curriculum implementation and behavior management under supervision.
• Ensure confidentiality and participate in staff development and meetings.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Student support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Training program for teacher assistants

Job description

Job Description - SPED Self Contained Classroom Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260805-020)

Job Description

SPED Self Contained Classroom Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12) - ( RTP20260805-020 )

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 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

Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession