Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education) / Thornwell Elementary School for Arts

Description: Teacher Assistant (Exceptional Education)190-day positionSalary: $20,932 base salary (based on education andteacher assistant experience)Location: Thornwell Elementary School for ArtsAvailable: 2026-2027 School YearFLSA Status: Non-ExemptQualificationsMinimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accreditedinstitution of higher educationorAn associate degree (or higher)OR Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalentAND Item (2) Ready to Work Credentials WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Level 3 certification or ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro,the state approved academic assessment Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptableResponsible To:PrincipalPrimary Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide classroom teaching assistanceProvide supervision of students at all timesMaintain a positive classroom environmentProvide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or requiredAdhere to district dress code policiesMaintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school recordsPositively supports all facets of student growth and developmentMust be able to lift a minimum of fifty poundsPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsA complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline: Classified Employment Application 2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references) Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or ParaproFor DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLEDThe District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.