Assistant - Inst Bldg

Teacher Assistant Instructional

Primary

Purpose:

To support teaching and administrative staff in meeting the needs of students attending alternative education school in classes such as PE, Art, and core subjects in grades K-12.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Associate's Degree or minimum of 48 college credits
• Paraprofessional Certification for Educational Aide or eligible for certification
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively Proficient skills in typing, word processing, and file maintenance Effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Previous successful experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Support:
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Help document student behavior
• Help maintain a neat and orderly workspace
• Assist in the use, care, and maintenance of technology and other equipment
• Organize and manage student transitions between classes
• Assist teachers in classrooms as needed
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Coordinate student's learning needs through classroom teachers
• Student Management:
• Work directly with students individually or in small groups as assigned by the teacher
• Monitor students during lunch times
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the school
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Other:
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), Occasional light lifting and carrying (more than 45 pounds)
• Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress