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Openings as of 4/28/2025
Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant I – Pre-Kindergarten

JobID: 6640

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  9/1/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Teacher Assistant I – Pre-Kindergarten

Reports to: Assigned Classroom Teacher
Pay Grade:       601
Duty Days:       183
Salary Range:  $22,326- $26,894
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Under direct supervision of a certified teacher, assists in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to assist certified professional employees with non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instruction
• Assists and guides students to reinforce literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, social emotional learning, physical development (fine motor/gross motor), music, and art.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and evaluation of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.
 
Classroom Management
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision and instructional support during educational experiences.
 
Administrative
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance such as anecdotal note taking from observations of students.
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
 
Personal Work Relationships
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of providing instructional facilitation in literacy to promote kindergarten readiness in literacy, math, social studies, and science.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to use technology to assist with classroom instruction and to support classroom teacher.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting:  Regular lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds) when helping PK students; may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.
• Environment:  Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Certification:  Obtain a valid Texas educational aid certificate. 
• Experience:  Some experience working with children and/or parents.
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant I (Grant Funded Position)

JobID: 6641

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  9/1/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Teacher Assistant I - Grant Funded

Reports to:        Assigned Classroom Teacher

Pay Grade:       601
Salary Range:  $22,326 - $26,894
Duty Days:       183
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt


This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.
 
Position Purpose
 
Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified instructional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instruction
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.
 
Classroom Management
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
 
Administrative
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
 
Personal Work Relationships
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.
• Environment:  Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Certification:  Obtain a valid Texas educational aid certificate. 
• Experience:  Some experience working with children and/or parents.
  • Highly Qualified: Must have satisfied one of the following requirements:  Associate’s degree or higher from accredited college or university, OR
  • 48 or more college hours from accredited college or university, OR
  • Pass the ParaEducator Training with a score of 75 or better.
 
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Openings as of 4/28/2025
Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant II – Special Education (Resource/Inclusion)

JobID: 6693

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  10/7/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Teacher Assistant II – Special Education (Resource/Inclusion)

Reports to:        Assigned Classroom Teacher
Pay Grade:       602
Duty Days:       183
Salary Range:  $23,424 - $28,226
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt


Position Purpose 
Provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher; assists in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instruction
 
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, and so forth.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living, and helps students achieve their maximum potential to participate in school or learning activities.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Help manage behavior of students which includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent and address disruptions, to ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and to ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, distributes, copies and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
 
 
Safety
 
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• None.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting:  Regular moderate lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds); may lift students weighing in excess of 50 lbs. when necessary; may restrain students when necessary.
• Environment:  Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; this position may involve exposure to blood or body fluids; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education: 
  • Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Certification:
  • Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience:
  • One year of experience working with children required.
• Language: 
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant III – Science Lab

JobID: 6767

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  11/25/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Teacher Assistant III – Science Lab

2024-2025 School Year
Reports to:        Assigned Classroom Teacher
Pay Grade:       603
Salary Range:  $25,432 - $30,638
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt
Duty Days:       187,197

Position Purpose
Provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher; assists the campus science department in providing safe, high quality laboratory and field experiences, for students to maximize mastery of essential understandings.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instruction
 
• Assists in the planning and implementation of lab activities (solution preparation, setting up lab equipment for students to perform lab exercise) under the direction and guidance of the assigned classroom teacher.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned program activities.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom lab instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of Individual Education Plans (IEP) objectives.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized departmental laboratory storerooms.
• Maintains a current inventory of all science lab materials and equipment.
• Assists with managing equipment during summer school and/or school camp.
Classroom Management
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent and address disruptions, to ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and to ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Logistics
• Constructs, distributes, copies and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Submits and tracks required paperwork for equipment requiring repair, maintenance, and/or replacement.
• Receives equipment and supplies following District guidelines, and stores it properly.
• Follows all District and state guidelines for storage, use, and disposal of chemicals.
• Assists in maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all chemicals.
• Attends yearly Hazardous Communication Training provided by the District.
 
Personal Work Relationships
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork.  Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of classroom techniques and professional etiquette.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues to support campus instructional staff with the integration of technology.
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Ability to monitor and correct student mistakes.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to operate computer and use software to create spreadsheets, and do word processing, as well as operate Promethean Board, and applicable software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travel between school district buildings and meetings, may be required for certain positions.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment including Promethean Board.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment:  Works in a school building; works inside may work outside and become exposed to weather including extreme heat and extreme cold; regular exposure to noise; frequently required to listen, hear, and speak; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Education: 
  • Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;
• Certification: 
  • Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience:
  • Two years' experience working with students or parents.
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency preferred in some settings.
 

 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Program Assistant (Pool)

JobID: 5876

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  3/8/2023


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Program Assistant (Pool)

Pay Grade: 605
Duty Days: 183
Salary Range: $33,672 - 40,567


This may be a grant funded position

Position Purpose:

Provide direct instruction to eligible special education students in academic programs under the general guidance of a certified teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide individualized instruction in one or more of the following academic areas: math, science, social studies, and language arts.
• Reinforce academic or developmental skills requiring extensive repetition.
• Provide drill and practice on newly acquired skills.
• Plan jointly with regular education and special education teachers to insure appropriate implementation of student Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Develop resources to enhance and supplement instruction.
• Observe and record student progress.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with other professional personnel.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• ”Other duties as assigned” may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.

Qualifications
• Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester hours of college credit with emphasis on a major academic area (i.e., English, language arts, psychology, mathematics, sciences, social sciences).
• Have 2 years experience working with students or parents.
• Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience in working with special populations preferred.
• Ability to:
  • operate personal computers and utilize applicable software applications.
  • assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (functional life skills).
  • work well with children.
  • work with students with physical, emotional, educational and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • cope with a variety of students in varied and sometimes stressful situations.
  • communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of:
  • the District’s policies and procedures.
  • classroom techniques and etiquette.
  • correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Physical Job Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS REFERENCE
      Occasionally (0-33% of day, 0-32 repetitions)
      Frequently (34-66% of day, 33-200 repetitions)
      Constantly (67-100% of day, >200+ repetitions)

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to mvoe objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress, and occasionally work prolonged and/or irregular hours. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities.

This may be a grant funded position




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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistants III Pool – Special Education (SEAS, ECSE, RISE, Severe Needs, Transition)

JobID: 6576

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  7/2/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Teacher Assistant III – Special Education 
 
(SEAS, ECSE, RISE, Severe Needs, Transition) 
Pay Grade: 603
Reports to: Assigned Classroom Teacher 
 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose 
 
Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. 
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
 
Instruction 
 
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills. 
 
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. 
 
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. 
 
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, and so forth. 
 
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. 
 
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living, and helps students achieve their maximum potential to participate in school or learning activities. 
 
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. 
 
 
 
Classroom Management 
 
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent and address disruptions, to ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and to ensure students are on task. 
 
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. 
 
• Performs designated medical health procedures prescribed by physician (such as catheterization, gastronomics, administer O); assists students with all physical functions (toileting, diapering, writing, eating, walking, sitting, standing) as needed; moves and positions students as directed by teacher. 
 
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. 
 
 
 
Administrative 
 
• Constructs, distributes, copies and uses educational materials as needed. 
 
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. 
 
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. 
 
 
 
Parent Involvement 
 
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. 
 
 
 
Personal Work Relationships 
 
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. 
 
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. 
 
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. 
 
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations. 
 
 
 
Other Duties as Assigned 
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. 
 
 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
 
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics. 
 
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children. 
 
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations. 
 
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. 
 
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. 
 
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. 
 
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities. 
 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. 
 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. 
 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. 
 
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs. 
 
• Ability to assist students with daily living functions (toileting, diapering, writing, eating, walking, sitting, standing). 
 
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. 
 
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. 
 
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing. 
 
• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 
 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms. 
 
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. 
 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 
 
 
 
Travel Requirements 
 
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. 
 
 
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment. 
 
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. 
 
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency. 
 
• Lifting:  Regular moderate lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds); may lift students weighing in excess of 50 lbs. when necessary; may restrain students when necessary. 
 
• Environment:  Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; this position may involve exposure to blood or body fluids; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. 
 
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. 
 
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities. 
 
 
 
Minimum Required Qualifications 
 
• Education:   Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.  

• Certification: Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate. 

• Experience:  Two years’ experience working with children. 

• Language:   Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings. 
 
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 





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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant I

JobID: 6638

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  9/1/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

Teacher Assistant I 
 
 
Reports to: Assigned Classroom Teacher 
Pay Grade: 601 
Duty Days: 183 
Salary Range: $22,326 - 26,894 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
 
Position Purpose 

Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified instructional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Instruction 
 
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills. 
 
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. 
 
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. 
 
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. 
 
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas. 
 
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. 
 
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities. 
 
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs. 
 

Classroom Management 
 
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task. 
 
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. 
 
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. 
 

Administrative 
 
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. 
 
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed. 
 
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. 
 
 
Personal Work Relationships 
 
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. 
 
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. 
 
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. 
 
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations. 
 

Other Duties as Assigned 
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. 
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
 
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics. 
 
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children. 
 
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy. 
 
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people. 
 
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
 
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. 
 
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. 
 
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. 
 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. 
 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. 
 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. 
 
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. 
 
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents. 
 
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing. 
 
• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 
 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms. 
 
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. 
 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 
 

Travel Requirements 
 
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. 
 

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards 
 
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment. 
 
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. 
 
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency. 
 
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment. 
 
• Environment: Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. 
 
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position 
 
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. 
 

Minimum Required Qualifications 
 
• Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required. 

• Certification: Obtain valid Texas educational aid certificate. 

• Experience  Some experience working with children.  
 
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings. 
 


This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.





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Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant I – Bilingual

JobID: 6639

Position Type:
  Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  9/1/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Teacher Assistant I – Bilingual 

Reports to:        Assigned Classroom Teacher
Pay Grade:       601
Duty Days:       183
Salary Range:  $22,326- $26,894
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt


Position Purpose
Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to assist certified professional employees with non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instruction
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Translates for student, staff and parents.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to promote inclusion, learning, achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives, and other areas.
• Participates in the IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities, with activities of daily living for the purpose of improving their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.
 
Classroom Management
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to prevent/reduce disruptions; ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
 
Administrative
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Constructs, distributes, copies, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
 
Personal Work Relationships
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social, emotional, cognitive, and communication skills for children.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with children, to work cooperatively with school personnel and parents.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse and reaching; frequent walking, including walking with a sense of urgency.
• Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.
• Environment:  Works in a standard office setting and school building environment; works inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; regularly required to listen and speak; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Certification:  Obtain a valid Texas educational aid certificate.
• Experience:  Some experience working with children and/or parents.
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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