Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver

Teacher Assistant

Arapahoe Charter School

Summary: Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction, and support learning activities in the educational environment. They will work with individual students, groups of children or, on occasion, a whole class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and/or other classroom learning displays and in keeping such displays current.
• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities by distributing and collecting papers and other instructional materials for classroom instruction.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects. Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
• Read to students, listen to students read and observe students reading abilities as assigned. Assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition. Assist students with math, spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
• Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans. Administer various tests as directed. Prepare mandated reports and documentation as required.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher. Monitor and oversee student drills, practice and assignments in various subjects. Confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs and assist with the implementation of lesson plans.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials. Grade student tests and assignments, recording of grades and attendance, lunch reports and maintaining student records and files as assigned. 
• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials as assigned by the teacher. This includes preparing the room for the activity, obtaining the required material and equipment, operation of the equipment and the return of all materials and equipment to storage. 
• Assist the certificated teacher with the supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, restrooms, field trips, hallways, playground and bus loading / unloading activities. 
• Assist with lunch, snacks and other clean-up duties, as assigned. 
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures and maintain the learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner. 
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures, monitor students during outdoor activities as directed, become familiar with student IEP goals and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to supervising teacher 
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior. 
• Demonstrate the ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and be discreet in dealing with parents and educational personnel. 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Lower School Director, Upper School Director, Executive Director, or the Board.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Reports To:  

• The Teacher Assistant will report to the Teacher.

Education, Experience, and Specific Requirements: 

• Experience working in a school or educational setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• A positive, empathetic and loving attitude
• Must acquire and maintain CDLs and willing to drive a bus
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Must have a NC Bus License.