Teacher Assistant - Regular/Special Education-Multiple positions available

Purpose Statement

The position of Teacher Assistant was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.  These teaching assistant positions will have both regular education and special education responsibilities, serving various roles throughout the contract day. This posting will also include at least one part time CDC teaching assistant. 

This position reports to the Principal.

Various positions work various hours- Daily hourly range is 4-5.5 hours per day. 

Essential Functions

*             Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

*             Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reads stories, listens to students read, provides writing assistance, reinforces English lessons, provides spelling practice, facilitates computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.

*             Assists Teachers with classroom assignments, tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

*             Attends meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

*             Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing academic objectives.

*             Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons, pencils, paper, teaching supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.

*             Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

*             Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.

*             Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

* Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel (e.g. performs hearing/visual screening, oral/written testing, types newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective job functions.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) for Position Qualification

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include: operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications; and preparing/maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.  Ability is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.  Problem solving ability is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include: adapting to changing work priorities: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include; working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.  There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The position is performed in a generally hazard free, clean, and healthy environment. 

Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on

a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of

time, etc.).

Experience

No position related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Education/Training Clearances

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status        

Non Exempt