Teacher Assistant; Temporary​/No Bus at Catawba Elementary

Position: Teacher Assistant (Temporary / No Bus) at Catawba Elementary
JOB TITLE:

Teacher Assistant

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BENEFITS STATUS: FULL-TIME, 8 HOURS/DAY

SALARY RANGE (HOURLY): $15.60 - $18.39 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Teacher Assistant

Under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. Reports to the teacher and/or principal.

This position is temporary and will end on 5/29/2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teacher Assistant

Academic Assistance

Gives group instruction as prescribed by the teacher.

Provides individualized instruction.

Demonstrates various instructional activities.

Monitors work assigned by the teacher.

Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.

Keeps students on task.

Praise and reinforce the achievement of students.

Reports student progress to the teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

Serves as substitute teacher.

Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.

Prepares visual aids.

Duplicates materials.

Reorganizes materials at the end of the day.

Serves as a proctor during testing.

Attends workshops.

Score students' papers as instructed by the teacher.

Distributes and collects instructional materials.

Reports and Records

Records student behavior

Files data according to regulatory requirements

Assists the teacher in filling out required paperwork

Monitoring Student Behavior

Supervises students in the classroom and other locations

Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior

Promotes student self-esteem

Teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others

Reconciles minor student conflicts

Participates in the development of discipline policy

Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods

Reports discipline problems to the teacher or principal

Reports to the supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma with additional requirements below.

Teacher Assistant

* Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, or Work Keys Certification, including Business Writing.

* Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job functions.

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community, and district office personnel.

* Willingness to undergo further training as required.

* Experience using the computer.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to students. Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in a specific foreign languageis preferred.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, widt,h and shape.

Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately when using instructional objects.

Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Interpersonal…