Teacher Assistant (Grades: Pre-K-4) GRANT FUNDED

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

77d

About The Position

The position involves assisting in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in the assigned area and relieving the teacher of various non-instructional duties. The aide will help manage student arrival and departure times, perform supportive tasks primarily of a non-instructional nature, and assist both the teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities. Responsibilities also include maintaining discipline in the absence of the teacher, helping to keep the classroom neat and orderly, tutoring students individually or in small groups, supervising students throughout the day, and assisting the teacher with administrative tasks. The aide will participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, and is expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

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
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assist teacher in management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified teacher
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED