Teacher Assistant 5K / Pate Elementary School

Description: Teacher Assistant 5K 190-day position Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and teacher assistant experience) Location: Pate Elementary School Available: 2026-2027 School Year A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Qualifications Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education or An associate degree (or higher) OR Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent AND Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Level 3 certification or ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Responsible To: Principal Primary Duties And Responsibilities Provide classroom teaching assistanceProvide supervision of students at all timesMaintain a positive classroom environmentProvide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or requiredAdhere to district dress code policiesMaintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school recordsPositively supports all facets of student growth and developmentMust be able to lift a minimum of fifty poundsPerform other duties as assigned Requirements A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline: Classified Employment Application 2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references) Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or Parapro For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources). NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible. CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.