TITLE OF POSITION: Teacher Assistant

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience working with students with learning challenges preferred

REPORTS TO: Head of School K-8

HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM according to the school calendar

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision to students who attend the afternoon extended day program
• Assists the teachers with providing each learner with programs that will enable them to reach their fullest potential
• Becomes familiar with the teachers' procedures, schedules of activities, the continuity of academic progression and available materials and equipment
• Observes, records and follows established behavior management plans
• Performs teacher assigned clerical responsibilities
• Becomes acquainted with and adheres to the Miriam's Personnel Policies Handbook
• Serves as a substitute in teachers' absences, implementing previously prepared lesson plans
• Participates in workshops, in-service training and conferences when approved by administration
• Assists teachers in:
  • Maintaining organization of materials and equipment
  • Managing pupils throughout the building and grounds
  • Preparation of materials
  • Implementation of lessons

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned