Title I Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,342 - 35,424; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and manage student behaviors. Responsibilities include assisting with learning experiences, maintaining classroom order, tutoring students, and helping with administrative tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a valid Texas educational aide certificate. A flexible approach and willingness to learn are essential. The position is located at Woodrow Wilson High School and offers a salary range from $28,342 to $35,424.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency required.
• Six months of work experience or specific training preferred.
• Knowledge of child behavior and growth is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intensified learning experiences for students.
• Manage student arrival and departure times.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Support in administrative tasks and classroom maintenance.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

General knowledge of child behavior

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrate ability to perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified
• 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

Woodrow Wilson High School

Job

Teacher Assistant-Title I

Schedule

Full-time

Salary

Minimum Salary 28,342.00
Median Salary 35,424.00

Job Posting

Mar 23, 2026