Teacher Assistant: Title - Monarch Annapolis

Teacher Assistant:
Title I – Monarch Annapolis

Job : 5492143

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details: This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam in addition to any other requirements noted below.

Job Summary: 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. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher in all subject areas;

assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and preparing instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

• Works directly with the 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, laboratories, and activity centers. Assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include 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.
• Provides assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom, and 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 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience:

• Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• 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 and

Certifications:

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements: N/A

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: 410‑222‑5061
• Fax: 443‑458‑0134
• Email: recruitment

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410‑222‑5061 TDD 410‑222‑5000 or Email recruitment.