What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at West Warwick Public Schools?
Multiple Teacher Assistant Positions available for the 26-27 school year
Teacher Assistant Certification Required
Qualifications:
Demonstrate or documented aptitude to work with all students, to include special needs and disadvantaged students
Ability to perform basic clerical duties as needed in a classroom
Demonstrate communication skills (i.e., oral and written) in a professional manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with peers and supervisors
Must be a self-motivated individual, able to make responsible decisions and follow through with them
To physically be able to meet the demands of the job
Reports to: Building Principal
Essential Job Functions: (may include one or all)
Assist by supplementing lessons in individual or small groups
Perform basic classroom duties
Prepare materials for the classroom
Supervise students during transitional times as directed by teacher
Communicate with parents as instructed by teacher
Supervise arrival and/or dismissal
Assist in supervising of students during non-instructional time
Administer formal and informal assessment (spelling test, etc.) scoring objective tests and written papers and keeping appropriate records
Assist teacher in recording and charting information
Assist teacher in behavioral management
Attend IEP or staff meetings at the request of the building administrator
Assist/perform personal care activities, to include, toileting, diapering and feeding routine
Support students in the regular classroom
Assist students with organization
Assist students utilizing technology
Assist with physical therapy and/or occupational therapy under the direction of the Teacher and/or Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist
Assist other Teacher Assistant when applicable
Maintain confidentiality
Translate and interpret correspondence and other forms of communications
Assist students in pool activity and assist students with dressing and undressing routine depending on students’ level of independence
Assist students in the pool and assist students with dressing and undressing routine depending on the students’ level of independence.
Experience preferred in working with students with significant behavioral and emotional issues.