Teacher Assistant

Hourly Teacher Assistant

Ten -Month employee

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs various technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employees may perform a wide range of functions to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties—reports to a Principal and lead teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time-out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.

Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance.

 The Teacher Assistant will assist with maintaining standardized records and documentation concerning students' progress.

Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; supports class files, etc.

Feeds students when necessary; toilets students if needed; and assists with any other tasks students cannot perform for themselves.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

 Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use various equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must exert negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Due to the time spent standing and walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (similar to or divergent from apparent standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: The ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes were receiving instructions, assignments, and directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple words, documents, instructional materials, etc., using a prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures,

to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract, and use decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to rapidly and accurately coordinate hands and eyes in office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of paint.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under pressure.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher. General understanding of daily routines of the classroom.

General knowledge of student handbook rules.

General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

Ability to constantly monitor students' safety and well-being, particularly when participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate standard office machines.

Ability to maintain essential files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER
 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.