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Teacher's Aide APPLY ONLINE

Duties

Temporary Teacher’s Aide to support instruction in a general education elementary classroom. The aide will work closely with the classroom teacher to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students in a positive learning environment.

  • Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and classroom management

  • Support individual students and small groups with academic tasks

  • Help prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources

  • Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess as assigned

  • Promote positive behavior and model respectful communication

  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED plus one of the following:

  • An Associate of Arts (or higher) degree.
  • 60 semester hours of college coursework.
  • License: Must apply for the Paraprofessional License through the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).
  • Other Potential Requirements: Background check, fingerprinting, and specific school district requirements (e.g., CPR/first aid). 

Salary/Benefits

Salary is based on the DWEA 2023-2026 CBA 

Additional Notes

We are a small rural school with one classroom per grade level. Class size averages 12 students. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A completed application

  • Resume

  • References

Email Address

jcollins@dwschools.org

Job Posting Date

2/17/2026

Application Deadline

2/27/2026

Start Date

3/2/2026

Email for More Information

jcollins@dwschools.org