Title 1 Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Title 1 Teacher Assistant for grades K-5 to support classroom instruction and relieve the teacher of non-instructional duties.

The role involves supervising students, tutoring, assisting with materials, and assisting with administrative records while maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and Texas educational aide certification; six months relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency.
• Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of knowledge and skills through work experience or training for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of child growth and behavior development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intensified learning experiences and relieve the teacher of non-instructional duties.
• Assist teacher with student arrivals and departures.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with copying, organizing, and filing materials.
• Help maintain administrative records and prepare reports.
• Attend staff meetings and events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree / 48 credits

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Description - Title 1 Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5) (RTP20260817-015)

Job Description

Title 1 Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5) - ( RTP20260817-015 )

Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students
• Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc
• 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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency
• Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession