Student Success Assistant

Location: Bessemer City

Definition The employee performs a variety of tasks for the professional staff in the schools, which supports the educational environment in the classroom. Among the specialty areas are instruction, clerical, behavior, bus driving, computer, and/or control room. Work requires the performance and demonstration of a variety of competencies.

Common Competencies Has regular attendance

Is punctual

Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude

Demonstrates a strong work ethic

Able to follow school policies and procedures

Has positive rapport with students and employees

Exhibits excellent computer skills

Excellent record-keeping abilities

Has strong oral and written communication skills with all audiences

Impeccable ethical behaviors

Provides appropriate behavior management techniques

Maintains confidentiality

Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues

Positively supports the school and its programs

Uses time wisely

Willingly participates in professional learning related to the whole school and assigned duties, as offered in alignment with the Teacher Assistant Calendar Seeks duties beyond the regular assignment

Accepts and acknowledges diversity

Clearly understands and implements role differences between the teacher and the teacher assistant

Understands the growth and development of the school’s students

Provides a positive atmosphere

Successfully operates office equipment

Completes tasks on a timely basis

Eagerly accepts other duties as assigned

Job Specific Depending on how the Principal advertises the vacancy, the Teacher Assistant position may require duties in more than one area. Each area is an essential function.

Instructional In addition to the Common Competencies and

Physical Requirements , the employee in this role:

Assists in the preparation of materials

Takes initiative with instructional duties

Assists the teacher with instruction, whether whole class, small group, and/or individual

Checks students’ work accurately

Keeps students on task

May fill in for the teacher, as needed

Behavior Lab/Control Room In addition to the Common Competencies and

Physical Requirements , the employee in this role:

Uses appropriate behavioral interventions

Participates in professional learning related to these duties

Treats students with respect

Successfully assists students with assignments

Behavior Intervention Specialist In addition to the Common Competencies and

Physical Requirements , the employee in this role:

Compile and analyze data on individual and county-wide school discipline issues.

Maintain files and provide reports to local administrators related to school discipline issues.

Assist in the development of behavior plans.

Work with teachers and school administrators to identify ‘at-risk’ students.

Attends Crisis Intervention Monthly Care Meetings.

Attends Child Family Treatment meetings.

Attends weekly MTSS meetings.

Assists Counselor with Section 504’s.Conducts small group/one-on-one therapeutic meetings.

Conducts classroom observations for identified students.

Assists in creating safety plans.

Conducts therapeutic walks and talks with students as needed.

Assists in communicating the mental health therapeutic treatment of students to parents.

Assists students, parents, and schools with the transition-out process.

Other duties as assigned.(Sub) Bus Driver In addition to the Common Competencies and

Physical Requirements , the employee in this role:

Adheres to all components of the Bus Driver Agreement Follows all parts of the Bus Driver Handbook Eagerly accepts special driving assignments

Completes all bus reports accurately as assigned

Innovation Station (Computer Lab)
In addition to the Common Competencies and

Physical Requirements , the employee in this role:

Successfully instructs students on the basics of computer skills

Successfully guides students through computerized programs that enhance the school’s curriculum

Successfully trains teachers in all aspects of Microsoft Office and computerized programs

Previews software and advises administrators on quality and alignment to Common Core and Essential Standards Understands and troubleshoots system operations, networking, and system-wide programs

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