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Teacher Assistant (TA)

Responsible for performing a variety of supportive functions that relate to building and student supervision, recreational programs, instructional support, and non-instructional duties.

Qualifications:

• Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
• Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
• Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred
• Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet
• Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
  Associates or Bachelor's degree, 60 credit hours from approved post secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability to complete additional 30 hours
• Have passing score on one of the following state approved academic assessments:
  Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) ETS Para Pro Assessment
• Experience working with special education students
• Experience working with school-aged children
• Must be able to perform academic work at the level of assignment (K-8 or secondary)
• CPI training or willingness to be trained
• ABA training desired

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher(s)' request
• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assist with set-up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher(s)
• Assist in assembly and set up of bulletin board materials and in keeping displays current
• Escort children to and from various rooms
• Monitor activities to ensure safety of students, classmates and other staff
• Maintenance and disciplinary activities in lunchroom and in other school settings
• Assist students with bus arrival and departure
• Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills
• Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials
• Assist students with self-care needs, which may include personal hygiene and toileting
• Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members
• Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress
• Accompany students on field trips
• Willingness to be trained in the areas of: seizure protocol, administering medications, asthma/allergy care, and other areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This is a full time position requiring regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Language

Skills:

• Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Mathematical

Skills:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Reasoning Ability:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
• Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV carts
• The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
• The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• The employee is frequently required to interact with public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well being, or work output of others