Title I Teacher Assistant (Grades: PK)

Dallas Independent School District

  • Dallas, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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 certificateSix months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferredDemonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructionsDemonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristicsPerform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certifiedAssist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activitiesDemonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing worldDemonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Dallas Independent School District