TEACHER ASSISTANT

About the role

This position serves under direct supervision, performing instructional duties or delivering direct services to students or parents. It involves assisting teachers in designing and implementing educational programs and services, and may involve providing specialized support for students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, working with small groups or individuals.
• Affords support for classroom management and behavioral plans, contributing to an appropriate learning environment.
• Supervises students during various school activities such as breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, and special events.
• Collaborates with teacher(s) on paperwork for ARD/IEP processes, collecting and entering data for special education reports.
• Supports the planning, preparation, and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally to the district.
• Organizing special programs for assigned campuses.
• Using computers, including software, databases, spreadsheet, word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Analyzing data.
• Using 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 occasionally required.
• Position in a classroom setting requiring intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel required.