Classroom Assistant I PT

Key Responsibilities

For Classroom Assistant Positions (4 Openings):

• Instructional Support: Help students understand and complete their daily lessons and academic activities.
• Material Preparation: Assist teachers in preparing, organizing, and setting up learning materials and classroom activities.
• Behavior Management: Actively manage classroom behavior using positive reinforcement to keep students focused, safe, and on-task.

For the "Walk to Read" Position (1 Opening):

• Reading Support: Facilitate small-group reading instruction and targeted literacy interventions during the school's designated reading blocks.
• Progress Tracking: Help monitor student reading progress and coordinate with the reading specialist or classroom teachers to support student growth.

Key Skills & Personal Qualities

• Patience & Empathy: A genuine desire to support young learners, meeting them where they are with encouragement and understanding.
• Strong Communication: The ability to collaborate closely and communicate effectively with classroom teachers, specialists, and school staff.
• Adaptability & Positive Energy: The flexibility to handle changing classroom dynamics with a warm, welcoming, and proactive attitude.

Pay

• Lane 1 Step 1: $17.88/Hour (Not Highly Qualified)
• Lane 2 Step 1: $18.88/Hour (Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college/university)
• Lane 3 Step 1: $19.94/Hour (Current/Former Licensed Teacher - Highly Qualified Information)