Credit Recovery Teacher Aide

Credit Recovery Teacher Aide
Blue Springs School District  
2026 - 27 School Year


Position Summary
The job of Credit Recovery Teacher Aide is to instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. This includes facilitating group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; collaborating with core area teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

• This position reports to Building Principal
• This position is a Full-Time, benefits eligible position. (179 Day, 7.5 hours per day agreement)
• The salary range for this position is: $26,418 - $36,084
• Salary will be commensurate with Full Time parallel years of experience. 

Essential Functions

• Aids the immediate administration of first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs for students.
• Assists with implementing student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, medication, appetite, transfer arrangement, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a supportive learning environment.
• Attends to and guides classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g., math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing instructional objectives.
• Communicates with various personnel (e.g., supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, bus drivers, nurse, therapist, and parents, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in data collection, evaluating progress and/or implementing educational objectives.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records; performs clerical duties (e.g., supplies, copying, set-up classroom before/after, hand out/collect papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments, accommodations and/or modifications (e.g., read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching instructional goals and grade level standards.
• Oversees various classroom management duties (e.g., tests, homework, make-up work, data collection, preparation of classroom material, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instruction process.
• Participates in training, meetings, and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, classroom management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• Reports incidents relating to specific students (e.g., health concerns, accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel and ensuring the safety of students.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies and the educational goals.
• Watches over students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises students
 
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education/Experience/Certificates: 
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 60 hours of college credit required.
 
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
 
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
Other Skills and Abilities:  
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on program and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to fifty pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; researching and gathering relevant data about instruction; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; strong verbal and written communications skills; adapting to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $26,418 - $36,084