Title Teacher Assistant

Title I Teacher Assistant at Smith Elementary

Position Purpose The ideal Teaching Assistant is a dedicated individual who deeply cares about students and the quality of their school experience. Working under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the primary goal of this role is to help students achieve tangible success in their learning outcomes by directly supporting classroom instruction and serving as a collaborative, supportive adult alongside certified teachers and school staff.

By handling non-professional duties and providing focused instructional aid, the Teaching Assistant enables the educational team to optimize the learning environment and enhance the overall academic program.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructional Support:
  Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills. Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Classroom Management:
  Assists with behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensuring a safe, engaging, and "on-task" learning environment.
• Student Supervision:
  Supervises students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study halls, and field trips.
• Assessment & Grading:
  Assists certified staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Materials & Prep:
  Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials; assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• School Support:
  Assists counseling or building administration as needed; assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

NOTE:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Academic Proficiency:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to assist students with core arithmetic operations. Ability to support reading and writing tasks.
• Communication:
  Effective writing and verbal communication skills; ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisors.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to understand and use personal computers and software (e.g., Google Workspace) and standard office equipment like copiers.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff.
• Discretion:
  Strict ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and sensitive information.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and perform "other related duties" as assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands / Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during student activities (recess, bus duty, field trips).

Qualification & Terms of Employment Requirement:
Must agree to become "Highly Qualified" upon hiring. (Certification options provided). Less than 12-month contract-180 days 5.9 hours per day/29.5 hours per week Classification:
Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix. Hourly Rate: $ (based on experience). An additional $1 per hour will be paid through referendum funds. All other conditions as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook.