TA - Classroom - Adams Spanish Immersion

General Information

Adams Spanish Immersion is looking to hire a full-time Classroom Teaching Assistant 1.

One of the following:

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor s degree, OR
• Passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions. May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistants as needed to support student s academic.

Teaching Assistant 1 (regular education)

• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff.
• Able to follow daily schedule.
• Prepared to support all students in the general education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom by observing and keeping records.
• Observe that students are paying attention to their work and completing their assignments.
• Advise students and direct appropriate behavior.
• Review and correct student work.
• Help students with workbooks and other materials.
• Assist in keeping daily student records.
• Tutor students in reading, language arts, spelling, mathematics, social studies, and other subjects.
• Assist teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials and consumables.
  
  - Organize and maintain instructional materials such as books, flash cards, blocks, clocks, and rulers.
• Set up and take down equipment used in class.
• Prepare, duplicate, and assemble materials for teacher and other professional staff, such as a nurse, social worker or counselor.
• Be comfortable using technology including iPads.
• Occasionally do some light typing. Maintain displays and bulletin boards.
• Assist in program registration and fee collection.
• File materials and answer phones.
• Deliver messages and meals to rooms.
• Participate in physical education activities with students.
• Assist teacher with low-organized games.
• Assist in planning parties and special projects.

• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• TA2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• Regardless if you are TA1 or TA2, you may be assigned to a Special Education bus route(s), the following requirements must be completed within 30 days of being assigned to ride the bus:
  Basic first aid, CPR and bus safety policies and procedures training. This required training will be offered by the District s Transportation Department. Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross are required to show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department. It is required to repeat this training as necessary in order to remain certified.

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $23.30 TA1

Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and by selecting the "Teaching Assistant" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at this link https:// and by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) - Full Time" link.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.…