Teacher Assistant III – Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI Computer Lab)

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school district in Fort Worth is seeking an Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant to provide essential instructional support in a computer lab setting. This role includes assisting students and teachers with educational technology, maintaining the lab, and ensuring effective implementation of instructional programs. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid educational aide certificate, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, and mathematics.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers and students in use of computers and instructional software.
• Manages student behavior in the computer lab.
• Participates in staff development and faculty meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of correct English usage

Skill in interpersonal relationships

Skill in troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues

Ability to assist in instructing reading and mathematics

Ability to work with a diverse group

Education

Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Standard office equipment

Educational technology (Promethean Board)

Job description

Position Type:
Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
6/25/2025

Location:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Assists teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software.

Works cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.

Inputs data and maintains files on student progress and use of instructional programs.

Maintains computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.

Performs computer backups on a regular basis.

Installs a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.

Identifies problems, troubleshoots and resolves routine problems, and arranges for maintenance and repair of computer equipment when needed.

Manages student behavior in the computer lab.

Helps supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.

Assists with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.

Maintains confidentiality.

Participates in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.

Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.

Knowledge of classroom techniques and professional etiquette.

Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Skill in troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues to support campus instructional staff with the integration of technology.

Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.

Ability to monitor and correct student mistakes.

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Ability to operate computer and use software to create spreadsheets, and do word processing, as well as operate Promethean Board, and applicable software applications.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment including Promethean Board.

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.

Lifting: Frequent lifting and carrying less than 50 pounds.

Exerting: Frequent exerting to move objects in excess of 50 pounds using handcarts and dollies; occasional exerting to move objects in excess of 100 pounds using handcarts and dollies.

Environment: Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside 50% and outside 50%, exposed to weather including extreme heat and extreme cold; regular exposure to noise; frequently required to listen, hear, and speak; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent driving.

Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities; frequent driving.

Education:

Certification:

Experience:

Language:

Teacher Assistant III – Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI Computer Lab)

Pay Grade: 603

Reports to:Certified Professional

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Some positions may be grant-funded and are contingent on the availability of funds.

Position Purpose

Provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified professional; assists students and teachers in the use of computers and educational technology for students to maximize mastery of essential understandings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Support

• Assists teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software.

• Works cooperatively with teachers to identify student placement in instructional software.

• Inputs data and maintains files on student progress and use of instructional programs.

• Maintains computer lab in a neat and orderly manner including bulletin boards and displays.

Technical Support

• Performs computer backups on a regular basis.

• Installs a variety of computer programs following complex written instructions.

• Identifies problems, troubleshoots and resolves routine problems, and arranges for maintenance and repair of computer equipment when needed.

Student Management

• Manages student behavior in the computer lab.

• Helps supervise students during arrival and dismissal from school.

Other

• Assists with office and workroom clerical duties as needed.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Participates in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Knowledge of classroom techniques and professional etiquette.

• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Skill in troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues to support campus instructional staff with the integration of technology.

• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.

• Ability to monitor and correct student mistakes.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

• Ability to operate computer and use software to create spreadsheets, and do word processing, as well as operate Promethean Board, and applicable software applications.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment including Promethean Board.

• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.

• Lifting: Frequent lifting and carrying less than 50 pounds.

• Exerting: Frequent exerting to move objects in excess of 50 pounds using handcarts and dollies; occasional exerting to move objects in excess of 100 pounds using handcarts and dollies.

• Environment: Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside 50% and outside 50%, exposed to weather including extreme heat and extreme cold; regular exposure to noise; frequently required to listen, hear, and speak; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent driving.

• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities; frequent driving.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:

Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.

• Certification:

Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.

• Experience:

Some experience working with children.

• Language:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Some positions may be grant-funded and are contingent on the availability of funds

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.