SPED Self Contained Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)
About the role
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare it according to student needs.
Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
- Care for and maintain classroom equipment.
- Inform teacher about student needs and special circumstances.
- Support students with various needs, including physical disabilities.
- Supervise students during school hours.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
Paraprofessional certificate required 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 preferred.
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 required to meet the goals of the position.
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form.
Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Qualifications
Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment.
Paraprofessional certificate required 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 preferred.
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 required to meet the goals of the position.
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form.
Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Skills
Ability to work with children with various needs.
Knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
Organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills.
Flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Benefits
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.
Pay
Minimum Salary: $28,342.00
Median Salary: $35,424.00
Schedule
Full-time
Work Location
South Oak Cliff High School
Job Title
Teacher Assistant-Specialized Unit-Specialized Unit
Job ID / Requisition Number
N/A