Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Reports To:

Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers

Beginning Date:
Open Until Filled

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level
• Knowledge of the school organization and its community
• Basic knowledge of expected behavior of children
• Ability to operate a variety of technology
• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Education and Training:

• Two year Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary:
Pay Grade 56 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher
• Provides individualized instruction
• Demonstrates various instructional activities
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials
• Assesses student work as instructed by teacher
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment
• Distributes and collects instructional materials
• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior
• Assists with the needs of all students to include exceptional students
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours
• Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing