Title Teacher Assistant; Grades: 9-12

Title 1 Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District

Full‑time

Location:

James Madison High School

Minimum Salary: $28,342.00 | Median Salary: $35,424.00

Posted:
Jan 8, 2026

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in the assigned area and relieve the teacher of various non‑instructional duties.
• Assist the teacher in managing student arrival and departure times.
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non‑instructional nature, for a certified teacher.
• Assist teachers 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 the teacher supervise students throughout the day—inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Assist the teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep the 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.

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency;
  Associate Degree or 48 college credit hours or a passing score on an academic assessment;
  Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of relevant knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants (preferred).
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is essential; remote work is not an option for campus‑based positions.