Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Severn Elementary

About the Role

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, working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with 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 including 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.
• 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.
• Refers or accompanies 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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).

Licenses & Certifications

• To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.

Career Ladder

• Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer: Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
• Qualification Requirements For Title I Facilities: New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws are eligible for placement at a higher grade. Placement is contingent on meeting requirements and the school's Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I or if you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.
• Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade: Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university, consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment, and consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards in the AACPS Employee Handbook, demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service, and regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• 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
  • Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
• Vision: No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment:
  • Location: Office, school, or similar indoor environment over 2/3 of the time.
  • Noise Level: Moderate (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time).

Approved Date: 4/1/2026 | Established Date: 1/1/1983 | Reports to: Principal | Days Worked: 191 | Months Worked: 10 | Hours Worked: 7 | FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt