ASSISTANT TEACHER

About the Role

Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or delivers direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration and may provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process.
• Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation, and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephones.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in a classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.