What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Staff - Teacher Aide position at Hawthorne Elementary School?
POSITION TITLE: Teacher Aide
QUALIFICATIONS: 60 College Credit Hours or Paraprofessional Cert
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and/or Building Principal
LOCATION: Hawthorne
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teacher Aide is responsible for supporting classroom instruction and assisting students in achieving academic success under the guidance of the classroom teacher. This role includes providing individualized or small group support, assisting with classroom management, and helping to implement educational plans for students with diverse learning needs. The teacher aide will also assist with clerical tasks, monitor student progress, and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others.
- A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to organize, be flexible, and motivate others.
- Ability to utilize mature and discreet judgement and handle confidential matters.
- Willingness to assume any responsibilities, which are appropriate for the position.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Must work under the direct supervision of coordinating teachers when providing instructional services.
- May provide one on one tutoring for eligible students, if the tutoring is provided at a time when the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
- May assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel, including duties beyond classroom instruction.
- Assist students to complete instructional activities.
- Assist in the supervision of students as required to meet individual needs.
- Participate in training activities as required by the District.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Month Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with
provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.
Applications will be screened as they are submitted. Job will remain posted until filled.
The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Salary : $16