SPED Inclusion Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Assist a teacher in a high school setting with instructional materials, classroom management, and student care. The role requires adapting to each student's special needs and maintaining confidentiality.

What You Will Do

Prepare instructional materials, maintain a neat classroom, assist with inventory, and help with student care, including physical disabilities and personal needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience working with people from diverse ethnic groups, demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with children with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
  • Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience
  • Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
  • Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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