Job Description
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 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
Dallas Independent School District
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement,