Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kinder

Posted: Continuous 2012-05-30
Dealey, George Montessori School
  Description:
  • Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
  • Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
  • Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
  • Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
  • Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
  • Review class activities and daily homework
  • Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
  • Talk to parents to provide updates on the student’s progress, homework, and social behavior
  • Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child’s progress
  • Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
  • Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
  • Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following:  Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
  • Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
  • One year of experience working with children
  • Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
  • Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
  • Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Application Procedure:
Apply online

Other Information:
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to current District promotional policy and 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 Executive Director, Human Resources. A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
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