Teacher Assistant: Elementary - Solley Elementary

Job Summary

Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits and displays.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• Provide assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Assists in the development and implementation of daily lesson plans, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.
• Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing (under 1/3 of the time), Walking (under 1/3 of the time), Sitting (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time), Keyboarding (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time), Talking (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time), Hearing (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time), as required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Vision: No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Office, school or similar indoor environment (over 2/3 of the time). Noise Level: Moderate (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time).
• Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements up to 10 pounds (under 1/3 of the time).
• Travel Requirements: None.