Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten

Teacher Assistant I – Pre‑Kindergarten

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• Position Type:
  Supporting – Educational Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026

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

ELEVATER and ACE Campus Duty Days: 212, Salary Range: $25,864 – $31,155

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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…