Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education Pre-K) / Black Creek Elementary School

About the role

190-day position at Black Creek Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Reports to the Principal. A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.

Pay

$21,874 base salary (based on education and teacher assistant experience).

Schedule

190-day position; 2026–2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education, OR
• An associate degree (or higher), OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND Ready to Work Credentials WIN (copy of WIN Assessment – minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively support all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date. All of the following must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Classified Employment Application
• 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 the Department of Human Resources).

Closing date: Until filled. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application. Incomplete applications render the applicant ineligible.