SPED Unit Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a SPED Unit Teacher Assistant for K-5 to support teachers in delivering specialized instruction and handling routine classroom tasks. The role includes assisting students with disabilities, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining records.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and adaptability are essential. The position requires a high school diploma, paraprofessional certification, and relevant training or experience in assisting

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification.
• Completion of a training program for teacher assistants or related experience.
• Knowledge of child growth/development and behavior.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and prepare according to student needs.
• Assist with inventory and care of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and prepare reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities: transferring, lifting or positioning.
• Assist with personal care (feeding, bathroom needs, hygiene).
• Support classroom curriculum and instructional exercises.
• Manage student behavior, intervene in crises, restrain when necessary.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills.
• Supervise students throughout the day (lunch, bus, playground).
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems; maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Written & oral communication

Disability support

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Training for teacher assistants / 6 months experience

Job description

Job Description - SPED Unit Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5) (RTP20260910-012)

Job Description

SPED Unit Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5) - ( RTP20260910-012 )

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