POSITION PURPOSE:

The Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Teacher Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. In addition, the Teacher Assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes to provide appropriate assistance. The Teacher Assistant also assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under “Essential Duties” are at the request of, or under the direction of, the teacher to whom the Teacher Assistant is assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Level: Associate's Degree

• Minimum Experience/Requirements: Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) hold at least an Associate’s Degree, 2) 48-semester hours of transferable college coursework, or 3) have 96-contact hours of college coursework plus passing scores on the WorkKeys test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
• Ability to operate common office machines
• Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak English clearly in order to be understood by students
• Ability to exhibit empathy and patience especially with younger children and children with special needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
• Training in dealing with students with special needs
• Spanish Speaking

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
• Assist students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitor student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
• Record time out and in class suspension
• Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students appropriately and as trained, as needed
• 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
• Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
• Perform various clerical duties as needed
• 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
• Feed students, when necessary; toilet students, if needed; and assist with any other task’s students are not able to perform for themselves
• 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