Job Description

Teacher Assistant (5K)
190-day position
Salary: $21,874 base salary (based on education and
teacher assistant experience)

Location: Thornwell Elementary School for Arts

Available: 2026-2027

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:
Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited
institution of higher education
or
An associate degree (or higher)
OR
Item (1) High School Diploma or the equivalent
AND
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 acceptable

Responsible To: Principal

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide students with daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively supports all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

A 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

1. Classified Employment Application
2 Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)
3. Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
a.) College Degree or Transcript showing sixty (60) or more credit hours
OR
b.) High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN or Parapro

For 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 FILLED

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.