CORE School Teacher Assistant

CORE School Teacher Assistant

Position Type:

Miscellaneous/CORE School Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

2/1/2026

Location:

Core School

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QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be accepted as a student at UM Western and participate in onsite courses

* Must enjoy working with students

* Ability to take and follow directions easily

* Two (2) years college coursework or passing competency test within the first two (2) months of employment.

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

* Effectively communicate and cooperate with students, teachers and employees

* Willingness to follow oral and written directions

* Ability to work in a position where tasks are constantly changing

* Use good judgments in responding to student behavior

* Record and maintain accurate records

* Assist with personal care needs of students

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, school employees and staff

* Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics

* Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward children

* Ability to handle stressful situations

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters

* Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

* Basic computer/technology skills

* The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Reliable attendance

Essential Functions:

The Teacher Assistant will:

* work in the classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

* assist instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.

* assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.

* monitor and assist students through drill, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.

* assist in supervision of students and in maintaining student discipline.

* perform a variety of regular clerical duties such as filing, typing, or duplicating materials.

* distribute and account for materials such as textbooks, supplies, and equipment; collect, assemble and distribute resource materials.

* assist in maintaining a variety of reports and records.

* assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.

* assist in recess, lunchroom and bus duty.

* provide coverage for secretary when s/he is away from the office.

* assist secretary with filing, answering phone and relaying messages.

* perform additional duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT: CORE School - Morningside

SALARY: $12.84 per hour

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

Letters of interest and Resume must be received in the Frontline Application System (available s.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.