Teacher Assistant (SPED) - 190 Days

Position Type

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Teacher Assistant – 190 Days

Principal

Stephanie Hucks, DHS – June 25, 2026

Angela Cooper, Ed.D., CHRO – June 25, 2026

• Work Keys Level 2 with Para Pathways minimum score of 456
• Work Keys Level 2 with 60 credit hours (official transcripts required)
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Please call  to schedule an appointment to complete the assessment. Scores must be uploaded under “Additional Materials” in the application packet.

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher's request.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assist with set up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Assist in after school and academic assistance lab.
• Encourage proper student behavior in accordance with school collective commitments.

Supervises students.

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), a passing score on the Work Keys Assessment Test and complete at least one of the following three requirements:
• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• Associate's degree (or higher); or
• Approved State or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional's knowledge and ability to assist in instruction of the following subjects at the appropriate level, i.e., Para Pro.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Previous work in child care; ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Frequent sitting and talking or hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; pushing items of 50 pounds such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level is usually very loud; employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed and assigned.