Assistant - Title VI Teacher Assistant- East

Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Title VI Teacher Assistant

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: Title VI Director, Curriculum Director, and Building Principals

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications: 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Goal: Facilitates implementation of Title VII services at the school site.

Employment Terms: 9 Month Contract, 6.5 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by Title VII Director

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include:

• Demonstrates understanding of student's problems and is courteous and fair.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and the Title VII program.
• Provides academic support to ensure student success in school under the guidance of teachers.
• Provides tutoring for targeted students in reading and math under the guidance of teachers.
• Maintains progress records on all students tutored.
• Attends conferences for Indian students related to academic performance as needed.
• Attends other school functions as needed.
• Keeps records as needed for compliance with program requirements.
• Completes the 506 forms at respective school sites.
• Counsels with students who are in danger of failing or dropping out of school and refers these students to appropriate agencies for additional support.
• Works with school principals, counselors, and teachers to support and facilitate positive teacher-pupil interaction and teacher-parent support.
• Provides feedback to parents, teachers, and administrators regarding possible problem situations. __Refers all concerns to the appropriate administrator.
• Makes home visits to Indian students' homes as necessary.
• Determines parent cost needs of Indian students and refers students or parents to the appropriate resources for assistance.
• Assumes other duties that arise as the program develops such as serving as a resource person on cultural issues for classroom teachers.
• Assists with all Title VII activities as needed.
• Complies with all Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.