Teacher Assistant

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Location:
  
  Ayres Elementary School

Salary Range & Category: $16.79/hour (depending on experience) on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Calendar: 165 days

FTE: 1.0

Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)

The K–2 Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction by working directly with students and assisting the classroom teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position plays a key role in supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

• Assist the teacher in delivering daily lessons and instructional activities
• Work with small groups and individual students in reading, writing, and math
• Reinforce foundational literacy and numeracy skills
• Support implementation of teacher-directed instructional strategies
• Help prepare instructional materials and learning resources

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with classroom routines and daily procedures
• Prepare and organize materials, supplies, and bulletin boards
• Support smooth transitions between activities

• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and resources
• Supervise students during instructional activities as directed by the teacher
• Maintain a structured and supportive learning environment

• Assist in collecting student data as directed by the teacher
• Support basic progress monitoring and record keeping
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information
• Help organize and track instructional materials and student work
• Work closely with the classroom teacher and school staff
• Communicate effectively regarding student progress and needs
• Participate in team meetings or trainings as assigned
• Support school-wide initiatives and positive culture

• 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.
• Experience working with children or youth

• Successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of behavior support strategies
• Experience in a school or classroom setting

• Ability to work effectively with students with diverse learning needs
• Basic understanding of instructional support strategies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information

• School classroom and resource room environments
• Frequent interaction with students, teachers, and staff
• Active supervision of students throughout the school day
• Ability to move throughout school building and classroom
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• May require assisting students with mobility or other support needs

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 has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).

RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for…