SPED Self-Contained TA (EC-5): Classroom Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for EC-5 at Thomas L Marsalis Elementary Steam Academy. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional materials, student supervision, and accommodations for students with disabilities.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and preference for related training or experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, 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

Responsabilités

• 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 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

Connaissances

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Diversity awareness

Safety and care

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college credits / pass an academic assessment

Paraprofessional certificate

Training program for teacher assistants

Description du poste

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for EC-5 at Thomas L Marsalis Elementary Steam Academy. The role supports the classroom teacher with instructional materials, student supervision, and accommodations for students with disabilities.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and preference for related training or experience.