ANTICIPATED- Duty Free Teacher Assistant; Grades: K-5

Position: ANTICIPATED- Duty Free Teacher Assistant (Grades: K-5)
* Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieves teacher of various non-instructional duties

* Assist teacher in the management of student arrival and departure time

* Perform supportive tasks for a certified teacher that is primarily non-instructional in nature

* Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

* Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

* Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activity

* Assist in filing, organizing materials for distribution and recording information

* Assist in maintaining student records, attendance and files

* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

* Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

* Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following:
Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment

* Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification

* Proficient in basic communication techniques and language

* Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public

* Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

* Must possess good writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees

* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession