SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-6)

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

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant for grades K-6 to support students with disabilities and assist the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with personal care, supervising students, and maintaining records; effective communication and collaboration with staff are essential.

The role requires dedication, punctuality, and willingness to work across campus settings and during regular school hours.

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credits, or passing an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a training program for teacher assistants or relevant work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with classroom curriculum and adapt to individual student needs.
• Provide supervision and support to students during meals, bus and playground duty.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and personal care as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with administrative records and reports.
• Support substitutes and participate in staff development activities.
• Reflect and respond to changes in student needs and classroom routines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Flexibility

Education

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Academic assessment pass

Job description

Job Description - SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-6) (RTP20260818-009)

Job Description

SPED Self-Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-6) - ( RTP20260818-009 )

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