Teacher Assistant III​/Literacy First; Leadership Academy Network

Reports to:

Literacy First Director Leadership Academy Network

Pay Grade: 603

PCN: 24822, 24823, 24824, 24825, 24826, 24827, 24828, 24829

Salary Range: $24,888 - $29,983

Days: 183

FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists certified instructional staff and Literacy First Director with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Assist certified campus professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program. Provide targeted, data-driven literacy intervention to students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade through one‑on‑one tutoring aligned to the Literacy First program.

Supports student growth in foundational reading skills by delivering structured instruction, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate data. Collaborate with campus staff to ensure effective program implementation and positive student engagement.

• Provide one‑on‑one and small group literacy tutoring to assigned K2 students using the Literacy First curriculum
• Deliver structured, explicit instruction to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other foundational skills aligned to campus instructional goals
• Assist professional staff in implementing instructional activities, administering assessments, and reinforcing learning objectives based on individual student needs
• Assist students with physical, social, or cognitive needs to support participation in instructional and school‑related activities
• Administer student assessments and conduct progress monitoring to track student performance/growth
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of instructional materials and student progress
• Collect, record, and enter student data into database(s), as appropriate
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional support in alignment with program expectations
• Assist in classroom preparation, including organizing materials and supporting instructional delivery to reinforce targeted skills
• Support classroom management by promoting appropriate student behavior, maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment, and ensuring students remain engaged and on task
• Assist with supervision of students in instructional and non‑instructional settings, including lunch, arrival/dismissal, hallways, and other assigned areas
• Accompany and supervise students during field trips and other school activities as assigned
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations, including those related to supporting students with special needs
• Attend and participate in campus data meetings and collaborate with teachers, Literacy First staff, and campus personnel to communicate student progress and support instructional planning
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures and preparation of instructional materials, including copying, organizing, and distributing resources
• Support communication with families to promote student success and engagement
• Attend required pre‑service training and ongoing professional development for the Literacy First program
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with district policies

• 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 the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor

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• 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

• Performs all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules,…