Teaching Assistant

Position Summary

The Elementary Teaching Assistant supports classroom teachers and school staff by assisting with instructional activities, providing intervention support to students, supervising students during non-instructional times, and performing other duties that contribute to a safe, positive, and effective learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and instructional tasks.
• Provide academic intervention and support to individual students and small groups based on teacher direction.
• Reinforce learning concepts and instructional strategies introduced by classroom teachers.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to teachers.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and classroom organization.

Student Supervision

• Supervise students during lunch periods, recess, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned times.
• Promote positive student behavior and reinforce school expectations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive environment.

Student Support

• Build positive relationships with students while encouraging independence and responsibility.
• Assist students with completing assignments and classroom activities.
• Support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Administrative and Other Duties

• Assist with clerical tasks including copying, filing, organizing materials, and preparing classroom resources.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, teacher, or district administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, paraprofessional certification, or college coursework preferred (if applicable).
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the school day.
• Ability to supervise students in various indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move instructional materials and classroom supplies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic instructional practices and child development.
• Ability to follow teacher directions and work collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in classroom and school settings with regular interaction with students, staff, and families.