Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY

Full‑time, 165 scheduled working days during the school year, 8 hours/day, 4‑day school week (Tuesday‑Friday).

Salary range: minimum $16.79/hour, salary dependent on experience (Lane C, Step 1 on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule).

Benefits:
Medical/Vision/Dental/Life/A&D/FSA/PTO/Voluntary Supplemental Plans.

Benefits & Eligibility:
Employer‑Paid Health Insurance;
Optional Dental and Vision Insurance;
Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, and Retirement Savings Plans.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hold an Associates or higher degree
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.

Reports To:

School Principal, School Assistant Principal, Classroom Teachers

• The Teacher Assistant works closely and assists the classroom teacher with academic and/or behavioral implementation and support, which may include teaching a small reading, math or other groups daily.
• The Teacher Assistant receives the same extensive training and coaching that the classroom teachers do.
• Assist faculty members in the classroom setting and outside the classroom setting to implement the curriculum.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, intervention).
• Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans.
• Receive training in RE‑1 Valley District pedagogy and curriculum, and assessment in order to be maximally effective with students.
• Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., before‑ and after‑school care, playground monitoring, etc.).
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of RE‑1 Valley School District.
• Understands and supports the culture of the school.
• Love of educating children.
• Ability to learn and assist in implementing a variety of curricula (phonics, mathematics, P.E.).
• Ability to impart a love of learning to young people.
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students.
• Creative in assisting students with problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co‑workers.
• Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, instructional coach, and administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both students and adults.
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

RE‑1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

RE‑1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.