Teacher Assistant (SPED ID Moderate) / 190 Days

All Teacher Assistants require one of the following qualifications:

• WorkKeys with a passing score of Level 2 & Para Pathways with a minimum score of 456
• WorkKeys with a passing score of Level 2 & 60 credit hours (official transcripts required)
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Call 803-739-4048 to schedule an appointment to complete the assessment. Scores must be uploaded under "Additional Materials" in the application packet.

About the role

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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment Test, and complete 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 that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction of the following subjects at the appropriate level, i.e. ParaPro.
• 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 to students, staff, and other employees.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• 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.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work environment

• The 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.