Teacher Assistant - RISE Program

Contract: The position is based on hourly compensation, with the number of annual hours to be determined and with leave as defined in the Classified Employees’ Handbook.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.
• Be able to communicate effectively with students and staff, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Be able to perform simple clerical tasks proficiently.
• Have the ability to maintain discipline in the school setting.
• Be punctual in all assignments.

• Aid the teacher in preparing room for class and in distributing and gathering materials.
• Help prepare, distribute, and collect lesson materials.
• Instruct students under the teacher’s supervision.
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly.
• Aid the teacher in arranging bulletin boards.
• Supervise the playground under the teacher’s supervision.
• When necessary, supervise students in the lunch area, gym, lavatories, library, and other designated areas.
• Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.
• Observe all district policies appropriate to the position.
• Under a teacher’s supervision, assist with performance objectives.
• Assist with small-group learning activities.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and building principal.
• Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.

• Requires sitting and standing.
• Requires repetitive wrist motion.
• Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.
• Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.