Assistant Teacher

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS                  


Position:                           Elementary Teaching Assistant, Windermere Elementary
Reports to:                       Classroom teacher, building principal, and/or other designee
Schedule:                         M-F, 5.5-hour shift
Salary Range:                  $20.36 - $22.94
Licensure:                        PreK-3, K-8, K-12, or PreK-12

Description:       assists the teacher in planning, assessment, and organizational support related to instruction and for direct instruction of students                                       
NOTE:  The lists below are not ranked in order of importance
  
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university preferred
• Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
• Prior teaching experience is preferable
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age-appropriate tasks
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer/word processing skills

 
Essential Functions:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Distribute course-related assignments
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education-approved courses of study
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Teach students using sound instructional practices
• Attend educational field trips
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Observe the ethics of the teaching profession

 
Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote good public relations
• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Serve as a role model for students
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines
• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Overhead projector
• Compact disc player
• Printer
• TV
• Copy machine
• Additional Working Conditions:
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
• Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building and/or the school district 

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Salary : $20 - $23