POSITION TITLE

RTA Certified Teachers Assistants Grade 2-3

Summer Scholars Classified Teacher Assistants K-1

(Traditional and Year-Round)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Elementary Schools

COMPENSATION

$125.00 per day

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Site Administrator

SUPERVISES

N/A

WORKWEEK/HOURS SCHEDULED

Traditional:

• 7/8/2024 - 7/26/2024
• 8:00 am -2:30 pm arrival at 7:45 am
• Teacher Workday July 1st
• Monday-Friday

Year-Round:

• 6/13/2024 - 7/3/2024
• 8:00 am-3:00 pm arrival at 7:45 am
• Monday-Friday
• Teacher Workday June 12th, Holiday June 19th

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Summer Scholars Academy Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employees may perform a wide range of tasks to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. The teacher assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• 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 displays and instructional materials.
• Maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
• Feeds students, when necessary; toilets students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 documentation concerning the progress of students.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom. Performs other duties as assigned