Title 1 Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)

About the Role

Assist in conducting an intensified learning experience for students in assigned areas and relieve teachers of various non-instructional duties. This role supports both teachers and students in achieving program objectives while maintaining a productive and orderly classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in managing student arrival and departure times.
• Perform supportive, primarily non-instructional tasks for certified staff.
• Maintain classroom discipline in the teacher’s absence.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Supervise students throughout the day, including in halls, lunchrooms, auditoriums, gyms, and playgrounds.
• Help maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Assist with copying, organizing, and distributing classroom materials.
• Manage inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Communicate special needs or problems of individual students to the teacher.
• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance.
• Attend faculty meetings and assist with special events as assigned.
• Decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc.
• Perform all other assigned tasks and duties.
• Ensure regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. Remote work or alternate work arrangements are not available for this campus-based position, as on-site attendance and duties are essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency.
• Associate Degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing an academic assessment.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of relevant work experience or completion of a training program for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• General knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to stay current with developments in the profession.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $29,528.00
Median Salary: $36,900.00

Schedule

Full-time