Early College Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties

• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time

• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.

• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities

• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring

• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

• Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students

• Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance

• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned

• Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer - Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H

If interested apply online at www.dallasisd.org

Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred

• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified

• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession