Assistant, Secondary Teacher

Position: Assistant, Secondary Teacher (25-26)
Summary:

Assists the teacher or principal by helping students to achieve the standards and objectives of excellence as set by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Works cooperatively with the principal and teacher in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

* Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher.

* Plans and works with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students-their needs, interests, and abilities.

* Operates and cares for equipment and materials for instructional purposes within their assigned classroom(s).

* Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

* Interacts positively with students, parents, and colleagues and facilitates positive interactions among students.

* Collaborates and shares ideas and strategies with other team members.

* Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

* Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth.

* Assists with school routines and transitions.

* Assists in checking materials, supervising and assessing students as directed by the teacher.

* Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, ordering materials, and other tasks as assigned.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum:
Completion of an Associate's Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development.

Desirable:
Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education. More than two years of classroom experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

* Knowledge of specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.

* Ability to read a variety to manuals, write documents to present information to parents.

* Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions.

* Ability to be flexible.

* Ability to work independently, under general supervision.

* Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents and students.

* Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.

* Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

* Ability to work with constant interruptions.

* Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.

* Ability to work with student data.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Skill in problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.

* Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior.