Teacher Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Affords support to the teacher in planning, organizing, and implementing the instructional program.
• Supports the teacher in evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing program materials, equipment, and resources such as films, books, field trips, art supplies, etc.
• Works with individuals and small groups to reinforce, help remediate, and assist in instruction.
• Maintains an awareness of individual student needs, strengths, weaknesses, and problems.
• Aids with necessary clerical and technical tasks in maintaining the classroom such as: collecting and accounting for money; maintaining classroom files and records; collecting, checking, and recording grades for class work, homework, and workbooks; writing letters, notes, and permission slips; and using necessary technical equipment.
• Aids students in understanding rules and regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for classroom and school cleanliness and neatness in the building and on the grounds by: helping teachers and students clean up after activities; assisting teachers and students during meals and snack time; and helping with the care and feeding of pets, plants, etc.
• Aids students in developing good housekeeping skills and respect for the environment both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourages students to use good manners and respect the property of others.
• Conducts self as a role model to the students.
• Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher(s) and demonstrates understanding and participation in the program goals.
• Supervises students and monitors student behavior in the classroom and other locations such as bus and car loading areas, cafeteria, restrooms, halls, classrooms, playground, safety drills, etc.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods and reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Records data regarding attendance, health, behavior, and other information as necessary.
• Communicates the needs of the school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner including: discussing student needs in a positive manner; serving on committees; and participating in discussions of student evaluations in a professional manner.
• Participates in curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Takes responsibility for the class when the teacher is out of the classroom.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class.
• Takes responsibility for the class when the teacher is out of the classroom.

Requirements

• 48 college courses or Associates Degree