Teacher Assistant, Instruction - RHS

Teacher Assistant, Instruction - RHS  School Year)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,582 to $42,207 Per Year

Contract: 200 Days

Salary Scale: Teacher Assistant Salary Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

Buys: Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Reports to: Principal

Revision Dates: 9/2010, 3/2021

Primary Function: Assists teachers in providing for the individual needs of the student in order for each student to achieve his or her maximum academic and social potential.

• Have completed 2 years of college (associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Proficiency in spoken and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with speed and accuracy.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to the needs of others; able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families and co‑workers.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks; models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities; respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and email.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

• Assists the teacher in providing for the individual instructional needs, abilities, and interests of the students.
• Conducts learning exercises (provides instruction to) small groups of children.
• Informs the teacher of any special information or problems about an individual student.
• Assists with activities such as record keeping, filing, organizing materials and preparing instructional/classroom materials.
• Maintains an inviting and functional classroom or learning environment while caring for material and equipment.
• Provides clerical assistance as a particular situation requires.
• Assists with the supervision of children.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the area.
• Provides lunch supervision and/or bus duties as assigned.
• Substitutes for teachers when needed.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up to date.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
• Responds to telephone, email and in‑person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.
• Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
• Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and interaction with students, staff and the school community. Regular contact with staff members is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative or licensed personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.