Elementary Teacher Assistant

Salary Schedule: Classified - CHCCS Salary Schedule, Grade 102. Non-exempt, 10-month position based at Northside Elementary School.

About the Role

To assist the teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment. To relieve the teacher of non-teaching functions to provide more time for preparations, individualization, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by working with individual students, small groups, or large groups of students.
• Reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Devise special strategies based on individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, or remedial activities assigned by the teacher.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral communication.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
• Correct assignments and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned.
• Assist with behavior management consistent with school policies and teacher expectations.
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of problems or special information about students.
• Communicate with parents as directed by the teacher, maintaining confidentiality.
• Supervise students during breakfast, lunch, bus duty, class, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Relieve the teacher for short-term conferences and emergencies.
• Accompany students to special classes and assist the resource teacher as needed.
• Serve as a substitute teacher or school crossing guard if required.
• Act as the chief source of information for substitute teachers in the regular teacher’s absence.
• Perform classroom health procedures under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Perform clerical duties such as checking attendance, recording money collections, and updating bulletin boards.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the teacher or supervisor.

Requirements

• 48 semester hours of education earned/passed, or 7 credits in at least two core subject areas (English, Math, Writing) and passing scores on the "Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants" assessment test (WorkKeys).
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform basic operational functions: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.