Teaching Assistant - Moderate

Overview

Teaching Assistant -  - 190 Days at Lexington School District Two.

Reports to:

Principal. Prepared By:
Angela Cooper, Ed.D., CHRO;
Date:
October 10, 2025. Approved By:
Angela Cooper, Ed.D., CHRO;
Date:
October 10, 2025.

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher’s request.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Assists in after school and academic assistance lab.
• Encourages proper student behavior in accordance to 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 GED, a passing score on the Work Keys Assessment Test and at least one of the following:

• At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate s degree (or higher); or
• An approved State or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional s knowledge of 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. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to 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. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is typically very loud for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for safety and well-being of students.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the ADA and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned.