What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori Elementary 1 Teaching Assistant(1st, 2nd, 3rd) for 2026-2027 School Year position at Decatur Public Schools?
- Minimum of 30 hours of college credit.
- Hold or be eligible for teacher assistants certificate.
- Montessori training required.
- Assist all students in their assigned daily academics as instructed by teachers.
- Assist in grading work and assigning students individual academic work.
- Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
- Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary.
- Helps maintain individual records for each student.
- Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
- Changes will be implemented as needed to meet the needs of the individual student.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To assist the Montessori teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment pursuant to negotiated agreement.
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated once every two years in accordance with District's plan for evaluation.
This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028.
The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.