Teacher Assistant - Hawthorn Elementary

Teacher Assistant - Hawthorn Elementary

• Position Type: Teacher Assistants/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Date Available: 08/18/2026

Salary: No less than $18.54 per hour

Bonus: A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid on January 15th and June 15th, pending completion of semester.

NOTE: This position requires two things:

The job of Teacher Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel;

and attending IEP meetings.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. (e.g. modify student work to help limit behavior issues while still accomplishing goals, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate general first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists with appropriate behavioral intervention techniques as directed by the supervising teacher for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for the student and classroom.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students in the building from class to class and to/from buses or cars for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all students and staff.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, plans designed by IEP team for students with other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Records daily, weekly logs for behaviors, academics and prompts for the purpose of ensuring accurate information is kept on each student.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills: SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge: KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of…