2026-27 TA 1 - Classroom - East African Magnet School

About the role

East African Magnet School is seeking a full-time Classroom Teaching Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform duties in various environmental conditions.
• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff.
• Prepared to support all students in the general education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or IEPs.
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom by observing and keeping records.
• Observe that students are paying attention to their work and completing their assignments.
• Advise students and direct appropriate behavior.
• Review and correct student work.
• Help students with workbooks and other materials.
• Assist teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials and consumables.
• Organize and maintain instructional materials such as books, flash cards, blocks, clocks, and rulers.
• Set up and take down equipment used in class.
• Prepare, duplicate, and assemble materials for teacher and other professional staff.
• Be comfortable using technology including iPads.
• Occasionally do some light typing.
• Maintain displays and bulletin boards.
• Assist in program registration and fee collection.
• File materials and answer phones.
• Deliver messages and meals to rooms.
• Participate in physical education activities with students.
• Assist teacher with low-organized games.
• Assist in planning parties and special projects.

Requirements

• One of the following: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, OR Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• TAs are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• This required training will be offered by the District's Transportation Department. Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross are required to show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department. It is required to repeat this training as necessary in order to remain certified.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer software.
• Ability to use technology including iPads.
• Ability to assist with physical education activities.
• Ability to assist with party and project planning.

Benefits

Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

Pay and Schedule

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $23.30 TA1 Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link here. Benefit information for this position can be found at this link here. Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf. This posting will remain open until filled.