Teacher Assistant (ID-Severe) / 190-Days

Requisition #: Teacher Assistant – 190 Days | Reports to: Principal

Summary

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Assists in after school and academic assistance lab.
• Encourages proper student behavior in accordance to school collective commitments.
• Supervises students.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment Test and completion of at least one of the following:
  • At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
  • An associate's degree (or higher); or
  • An approved State or local academic assessment (e.g., ParaPro).
• All Teacher Assistants require one of the following:
  • WorkKeys with a passing score of Level 2 & passing Para Pathways assessment; or
  • WorkKeys with a passing score of Level 2 & 60 credit hours (official transcripts required); or
  • Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required).

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Previous work in child care.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push items of 50 pounds (e.g., pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually very loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment.
• Continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.