Teacher Assistant I - Pre-Kindergarten (2026-2027)

Pay Grade: 601

Salary Range:
Duty Days: 183 – $22,326 - $26,894
Duty Days: 185 – $22,570 - $27,188
ELEVATER and ACE Campus Duty Days: 212 – $25,864 - $31,155
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, assists in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to assist certified professional employees with non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Responsibilities

Instruction

• Assists and guides students to reinforce literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, social emotional learning, physical development (fine motor/gross motor), music, and art.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and evaluation of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.

Classroom Management

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision and instructional support during educational experiences.

Administrative

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance such as anecdotal note taking from observations of students.
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.
• All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Requirements

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Obtain a valid Texas educational aid certificate.
• Some experience working with children and/or parents.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of providing instructional facilitation in literacy to promote kindergarten readiness in literacy, math, social studies, and science.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to use technology to assist with classroom instruction and to support classroom teacher.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds) when helping PK students; may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.
• Environment: Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.