SPED Self-Contained TA (Grades 6-8) — Student Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support teachers with instructional materials, classroom setup, and student supervision.

The role includes assisting students with physical disabilities, personal care, behavior management, and routine reporting. Paraprofessional certification and a strong commitment to student success are required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• 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 knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow instructions.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with changing world conditions.
• Willingness to stay current with 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 substitutes teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs.
• Assist with classroom curriculum and instructional exercises.
• Support management of student behavior and safety needs.
• Supervise students during the day including lunch, bus, and playground duties.

Skills

Child growth & development

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Senior High School Diploma

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8 to support teachers with instructional materials, classroom setup, and student supervision.

The role includes assisting students with physical disabilities, personal care, behavior management, and routine reporting. Paraprofessional certification and a strong commitment to student success are required.