Teacher Assistant - Thornwell Elementary School for the Arts

190-day position at Thornwell Elementary School for the Arts, available for the 2026-2027 school year. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Pay

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

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 one of the following:
  • Ready to Work Credentials: WIN Assessment – minimum Level 3 certification, or
  • ParaPro: passing score (minimum 456) on 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) as needed or required.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Maintain required confidentiality regarding 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 include all of the following and be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Classified Employment Application.
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (included in the application and emailed to references).
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed in Qualifications:
  • College degree or transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours, or
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and WIN or ParaPro documentation.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval.