Title I Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Texas is seeking a Title I Teacher Assistant for grades 6-12. The role involves assisting teachers, maintaining discipline, tutoring students, and helping with classroom administration. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and a preference for six months of relevant experience. Regular attendance is needed, and remote work is not an option. The work location is at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas.

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 relevant work experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.

Skills

Initiative

Child growth/development knowledge

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or USA equivalency

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Title I Teacher Assistant (Grades: 6-12) (RTP20260408-047)

Job 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

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

Work Locations

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy At A Maceo Smith 3030 STAG ROAD Dallas 75241