Teacher Assistant, Special Education (185 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Special Education (185 Days) to support classroom instruction and student needs.

You will help prepare instructional materials, assist students with disabilities, supervise during the day, and maintain records under the teacher's guidance. The role requires a paraprofessional certificate and a high school diploma, with ongoing staff development opportunities.

Formación

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification is required.
• Completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of related work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth, development and behavior.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to meet job goals.
• Initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and stay current with the profession.

Responsabilidades

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and adapt it to student needs.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs of students as required.
• Assist with classroom curriculum and instructional activities.
• Help manage student behavior, including crisis intervention as needed.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills and exercises.
• Supervise students during the school day (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings and events as assigned.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Attend work regularly and punctually.

Conocimientos

Child development knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Disability support experience

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Associate degree / 48 college credits / academic assessment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Teacher Assistant, Special Education (185 Days) (RTP20261020-012)

Job Description

Teacher Assistant, Special Education (185 Days) - ( RTP20261020-012 )

Description

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare the 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 substitute 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 the 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