Teacher Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively utilizes school technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending all training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with Federal and State law and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Assist in the supervision of learning activities by providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating student’s work.
• Works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order and reinforces rules of the school and classroom.
• Escorts students to time out and/or the principal’s office.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers’ pre-planning sessions.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities.
• Prepares instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, copying, stapling, filing, assembling and locating materials, laminating, etc.
• Help monitor duties in hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.
• Models citizenship and lessons for students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports any pertinent information to the Principal in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Assist in the control of student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Enrich job skills through continuing education and professional development activities and assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.

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• Performs other related work as required.

• General Office Equipment Personal Computer

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. College experience preferred.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas driver’s license
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Cityscape Schools mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure;
  Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same;
  Knowledge of local, state and federal laws governing education;
  Knowledge of office machines and classroom equipment;
  Knowledge of basic remedial teaching methods and techniques;
  Knowledge of classroom methods and procedures;
  Knowledge of techniques for dealing with aggressive students;
  Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices;
  Knowledge of behavior management principles;
  Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices;
  Knowledge of the use of specific computer applications involving word processing, data entry, and standard report generation;
  Knowledge of techniques for securing cooperation of students and arousing interest in learning activities;
  Ability to use routine word processing software and familiarity with basic computer operations;
  Ability to assist students in remediation studies;
  Ability to use initiative and judgment during both indoor and outdoor activities to ensure the safety of the students;
  Ability to recognize symptoms of abuse and documenting and reporting observations;
  Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns;
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