Teacher Assistant Level II - Secondary

Contact: Julie Price – 801-610-8765 – jprice@alpinedistrict.org

About the role

The job of Teaching Assistant, Level 2 provides support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms. Responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of individual or small groups of students, implementing behavior-modification programs, monitoring and reporting student behavior and performance, and performing clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework, make-up work, etc., to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists instructional staff in improving students’ learning skills, self-care, and/or social development by providing learning concepts and materials.
• Prepares and presents a variety of instructional materials in specialized and/or mainstream education classrooms to reinforce learning concepts.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and/or convey information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with teachers regarding assigned students’ progress to participate in needs assessments and/or assist in evaluating progress.
• Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities (e.g., social skills, behavior, assignments) for written records and mandated requirements.
• Guides special education students in personal interactions and specific issues to develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving strategies.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the assigned teacher to reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional files and records (manual and electronic) for written reference and mandated requirements.
• Monitors students’ performance under the direction of the classroom teacher to provide feedback aligned with IEPs.
• Obtains homework assignments for students at different academic levels to address classroom requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Supervises and escorts students to/from classes to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, safety conditions).
• Supports classroom teachers and school personnel in implementing curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Requirements

• Age 16 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 quarter hours/48 semester hours of college coursework in English, mathematics through geometry and algebra, chemistry, physical science, computer entry and retrieval, health, and social studies, or successful completion of the ParaPro Praxis exam.

Pay

Hourly rate: $18.74

Schedule

5.5 hours per day