Teacher Assistant @ Bessemer City Primary

Teacher Assistant

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:

• 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:

• Uses appropriate behavioral interventions
• Participates in professional learning related to these duties
• Treats students with respect
• Successfully assists students with assignments

Bilingual ESL Instructional Assistant, Middle School (Learning Lab) and ML (Multi-Language) for Elementary:

• Administers chapter or classroom tests, homework, make-up work, etc.
• Consults with teacher/s, counselor and/or administrator as may be required
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans
• Instructs students individually or in groups with online and in-class lesson assignments
• Maintains various records
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various activities
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions
• Translates verbal communication

Sub Bus Driver:

• 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):

• 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

Testing Coordinator:

• Maintains files of general records, data files, documents, correspondence, forms, index cards, reports, and other materials
• Answer incoming telephone calls and route them to the proper person or department
• Makes arithmetic calculations manually or by use of a calculator according to established methods
• Transcribes information onto forms, processes letters, memoranda, reports, tabulations, statements, various card records, and other materials from rough draft or detailed instructions, if needed
• Resolves problems of medium difficulty with little assistance
• Occasionally develops or revises procedures for non-complex work
• Completes forms, permits, notices, or form letters with designated or routine information, if needed
• Operates copying machines, adding machines, personal computers, and other office equipment
• Receives standardized reports and compiles data into summary or consolidated forms
• Performs a variety of minor administrative tasks in relieving a supervisor of office details
• May be required to assist the public at a counter, giving information and answering questions regarding school programs
• Performs duties with limited supervision
• School preparation and determination of who takes specific tests and works with scheduling of all testing modifications
• Attends pre-testing meetings held by the Director of Testing and staff
• Fulfills requirements provided by the Director of Testing
• Coordinates events on testing days using guidelines provided by the Director of Testing
• Completes follow-up activities after tests are given
• Assists school counselors with student registration and input of schedules
• Assists school counselors with…