District - Intensive Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027

Take a Moment to Learn More AboutDeerfield 109 TITLE:Intensive TeacherAssistant DEPARTMENT:Student Services LICENSURE:Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher ENDORSEMENT:Paraprofessional CLASSIFICATION:Classified- DESSA FLSA STATUS:Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Building administration SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Not Applicable PRIOR EXPERIENCE:Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred EVALUATION:Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool. DATES:2026-2027 AVAILABILITY:Two (2.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time PLACEMENT:District Assignment WORK CALENDAR:Intensive Teacher Assistant RATE OF PAY: $28.25 per hour Qualifications High School DiplomaState Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.Dependability in attendance and punctualityAbility to operate tactfully under stressFlexibility to change in routines REPORTS TO: Certified Teacher(s) and Building Administration Job Goal The need or necessity for intensive teacher assistant support will be designated in a student’s IEP, 504, MTSS, and/or Intervention/ Safety Plan. The teacher assistant’s primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students in preschool – grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive environment across all educational settings. Performance Responsibilities Assist the teacher in the preparation of materialsWith direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instructionAssist in behavior management under the direction of the teacherParticipate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work hours as requested by the teacherParticipate in professional development as requested by administrationWork collaboratively with the school team to improve services for studentsAssist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school teamDress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standardsMaintain classroom order, safety and materialsCommunicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate staffImplement and support academic, behavioral and communication plansMaintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about studentsPerform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher’s directionAssist in toileting and feeding as appropriateAssist in safely lifting studentsAssist with the direct supervision of students across all settings