Teacher Assistant

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 in 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 the 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-outs and class suspensions; 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
• Provide 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 the teacher with grading student papers and scoring tests as requested
• Serve as a test proctor as directed
• Check daily attendance
• Develop classroom displays and instructional materials
• Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment
• Participate 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.