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LL: Teacher Instructional Assistant; At-Risk providing behavioral support meet educational

Job in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49685, USA
Listing for: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: LL: Teacher Instructional Assistant (At-Risk providing behavioral support), 3.0 hrs/day, (must meet educational
CLASSIFICATION IV

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Retirement Benefits

Teacher Instructional Assistant

Classification: TCCAPSA, Class IV

Status: through the remainder of the 2025/26 school year (approximately 120 work days)

Directly Reports:
Building Principal


Location:
Long Lake Elementary School



* Can be combined with other 3.0 hrs/day Teacher Instructional Assistant at Long Lake Elementary School (Job )*


General Summary:

The Teacher Instructional Assistant - At Risk reports to the principal or classroom teacher/s and assists in maintaining appropriate classroom activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
  • Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
  • Assists students in computer labs.
  • Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
  • Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.
  • Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
  • Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
  • Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
  • Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Minimum education requirement is an Associate's degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary institution education credits.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
  • Previous experience working with children.
  • Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to resolve conflict.
  • Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
  • Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
  • Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
  • Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
  • The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
  • Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
  • Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
  • Environmental Conditions:

    Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

    Work Schedules:

    Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district's school year calendar.

    Background Checks:

    The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
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