Teacher Assistant (Grades 6-8)

Dallas Independent School District

Job Location:

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job:

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

Watson Candidate Assistant is here to answer questions about working at Dallas ISD.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job:High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificateSix months of knowledge and skills a...

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required of this job:

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

Watson Candidate Assistant is here to answer questions about working at Dallas ISD.

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