High School Teacher Assistant (2 openings)

There are two full-time (1.0 FTE) positions available at West High for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

• At least 36 college credit hours (official transcripts required; must be translated if applicable), or
• Completion of substitute teacher training (copy of high school diploma, GED, or HISET required; must be translated if applicable)

Either requirement above must be accompanied by DESE Substitute Certification before employment begins. More information

Pay

• $17.38/hour with 36 college credit hours or substitute teacher training
• $18.38/hour with a 4-year degree

Benefits

Benefits included.

About the Role

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting students.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervises classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group arrangements.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building).
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.