POSITION TITLE Teacher Assistant SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Assigned school/classroom(s) SALARY Salary Grade 56 + supplement FLSA STATUS Non Exempt REPORTS TO Assigned Teacher/Principal SUPERVISES None WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 10
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Teacher Assistant performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility. Further, the Teacher Assistant provides individual assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities as directed. The Teacher Assistant assists the supervising teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time-out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School diploma
Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
Less than 48 credit hours, complete the Workkeys Assessment
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Spanish speaking
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a classroom/environment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist teacher(s) with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
Monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem
Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom
Record time-out and in-class suspension
Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions as permitted
Conduct short sessions on improving study skills
Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
Perform general housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an orderly classroom
Maintain records of student progress as instructed by the teacher
Develop and file incident reports
Assist teacher with grading student papers and scoring tests as requested
Serve as a test proctor as directed
Check daily attendance
Develop classroom display and instructional materials
Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment
Participates in staff development workshops and staff meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher and/or the Principal or Principal's Designee
General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
Ability to motivate students.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.