English/Social Studies TA

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises students in open student study resource areas and manages those areas.
• Affords assistance with supervision of testing and surveys for the school and assigned departments.
• Creates and monitors purchase orders and supplies.
• Affords assistance and guidance to students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Affords assistance to certified professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Affords assistance to certified professional staff in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Affords assistance in record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Affords assistance in classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly instruction area, and ensure students are on task.
• Affords assistance in non-instructional areas, such as supervising corridors, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Affords assistance to teachers in parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Affords assistance to students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Affords assistance to students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Fulfills all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Might afford assistance in the training of other teaching assistants.

Additional Duties

• Affords assistance to counseling or building administration, as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Use

• Uses standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and organize work for multiple supervisors.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Terms Of Employment

• Less than 12 month
• 5.9 Hours per day
• Grade 5 on Classified Staff
• Salary Matrix
• No benefits available
• Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook
• Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.76-18.08 based on experience
• An additional $1 per hour will be paid through referendum funds
• Hiring Manager: Dr. Dominick Stella - stellad@bcsc.k12.in.us