Secondary Resource Assistant

Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.

$17.93 per hour

7 hours per day

Monday-Friday

Start date: TBD

Schedule: (enter start and end time)

Any interested support Rockwood employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered. 

POSITION SUMMARY:   Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all high school students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Works directly with students to provide assistance to classroom instructions.    
2. Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum. 
3. Reviews teacher’s lesson plans and understands the role in assisting the teacher implement the curriculum.  
4. Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial and small study groups.  
5. Assists teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments. 
6. Assists the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding and interest-building exercises.  
7. Provides supervision, control and management of the classroom.  
8. Under direction of administration will supervise students. 
9. Assists at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to move within building and classrooms.  
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs.  
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents.  
• Ability to safely supervise students in all areas of the building, inside and outside.
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax and phone.  

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.

2. Positive, caring manner with children. 
3. Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.  
4. Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities. 

EQUIPMENT USED:  

• Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.