Teacher Assistant Special Services (2025 - 2026)

TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Teacher Assistants and paraprofessionals are required to meet or exceed the qualifications as described under Section 1119 of the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” effective December 31, 2005. Applicants must receive passing scores on Reading for Information, Applied Math, and Writing Components to be considered for employment, or have two years of college coursework (45 hours), or possess an Associate Degree from an accredited college.  
• Must have met all qualifications as established by the district and approved by the Newton Municipal School District Board of Trustees
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:           Principal or other staff as designated by the Superintendent or Board of Trustees.

SUPERVISES:     Students and other staff as designated by the Principal, Superintendent, or Board of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Trustees.

JOB GOAL:          To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities an environment in   order that students may learn effectively.

JOB PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Meets and is fully prepared to assist the teacher in all assigned classes at the designated times and locations.
2. Meets and is fully prepared to complete all duty assignments as required by administration.
3. Attends and actively participates in all faculty/staff meetings and professional development training as required by the administration.
4. Assists the teacher in maintaining a classroom environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to the teaching and learning process.  
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; and assists the teacher in supervising students at all times, especially during class experiments, demonstrations, videos, etc.
6. Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a program of study that meets or exceeds the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
7. Assists the teacher in developing and implementing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures; reviews and enforces all handbook policies with students on a regular basis, and maintains order at all times in a fair and consistent manner.
8. Assists the teacher in encouraging all students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
9. Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate, complete and correct records as required by state law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
10. Assists the teacher in providing instructional assistance to individual students or small groups as necessary.
11. Assists the teacher and administration in planning and implementing the rules, regulations, and policies that govern the school.
12. Continually strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
13. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary, length of work year, sick leave, and personal leave to be established by the Newton Municipal School District Board of Trustees.  Supplements may be added to employee’s salary for performing additional duties as assigned by administration.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state and school board policy.