Teacher Assistant

Position: Teacher Assistant I (2026-2027)
Position Type:

Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

To Be Determined

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

 Additional Information:
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Teacher Assistant I

Reports to:

Assigned Classroom Teacher

Pay Grade: 601

Duty Days: 183 Salary Range: $22,326 - $26,894

Duty Days: 185 Salary Range: $22,570 - $27,188

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…