Teacher Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

SGCH New Life Resiliency Center
- San Benito, TX 78586

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Education

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant

Supervisor:

Lead Teacher

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: 04/26/2021

An effective Teacher Assistant works with the Teacher and lead Teacher to implement the school instructional program and provides strong instructional support to peers and other staff members. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Teacher and Lead Teacher to implement the instructional program in our facility. Our Teacher Assistant will be responsible to ensure he/she meets all program goals and requirements set forth by the Lead Teacher and utilizing all the necessary resources provided to help the Teacher and Lead Teacher to meet all program curriculum requirements and to ensure all unaccompanied children student needs are met.

Our Teacher Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of an effective instructional model incorporating a blended teaching model.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Uphold our educational policies and integrate the common core government guidelines into each class curriculum.
• Implement benchmarks for students, assist with the tracking of progress towards those goals, and report student achievement as required by the Teacher/Lead Teacher.
• Implement programs that improve staff performance that results in student and organizational success.
• Provide support to the school’s network of instructional leaders and assist those leaders to make the school a better place.
• Respond immediately to concerns from students, school administrators, or facilities managers.

• Continuous Learning
  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge
  - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how a job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology
  - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications
  - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation
  - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Performance Coaching
  - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.
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