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 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.