SPED Teacher Assistant for Physically Disabled Students

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8. You will support teachers by preparing instructional materials, maintaining organized classrooms, and assisting with student mobility and personal care as needed.

You will help with curriculum tasks, supervise students across settings, and contribute to records and reports while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or work experience.
• Knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and willingness to follow instructions.
• Communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Flexibility to cope with change.
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher prep and display of instructional materials.
• Maintain neat, orderly classroom and prepare spaces per student needs.
• Help with inventory, equipment care and maintenance.
• Assist with administrative records and required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with personal care including feeding and hygiene.
• Support classroom curriculum under teacher guidance.
• Assist in behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical and emotional needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups on motor skills and exercises.
• Supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside class.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Disability support

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Academic assessment

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Physically Handicapped Teacher Assistant for grades 6-8. You will support teachers by preparing instructional materials, maintaining organized classrooms, and assisting with student mobility and personal care as needed.

You will help with curriculum tasks, supervise students across settings, and contribute to records and reports while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment for students with diverse needs.