Classroom Assistant; Library - Chesterfield

Classroom Assistant

Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. $ 17.94 per hour. $ 18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified. 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.

Schedule:

9:10am-3:40pm.

Start date:

August 18th. Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

Assists with duties assigned by the librarian and school administration, to enhance the learning of all students.

Essential Functions:

• Works directly with teachers/librarian to carry out specific tasks related to student's needs.
• Accepts direction from librarian/administration.
• Under direction of the librarian, learns techniques for implementing curriculum and supporting the operation of the school library.
• Under the direction of the librarian, assists with independent, tutorial and small study groups.
• Assists librarian with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, and preparing instructional materials.
• Assists the librarian in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding and interest-building exercises.
• Assists the librarian in the overall supervision, control and management of the library.
• Assists in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids.
• Assists with field trips.
• Helps collect resources for use in the library.
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned.
• Assists at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.

Essential

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds.
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents.
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside.
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax and phone.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate.
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.
• Positive, caring manner with children.

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment.

Work Environment:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach.