Teacher Assistant Position Available In Sampson, North Carolina

Teacher Assistant Sampson County Schools – 3.9

Autryville, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$29.7K – $40.1K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Associate’s degree Entry level

Full Job Description Job Description Teacher Assistant Qualifications:

An Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university Reports to:

Principal and Teacher Purpose:

To assist the teacher in the organizing and implementing the instructional program and to provide support for clerical, technical and monitorial functions.

Nature of Work:

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.

Major Functions:

Planning/Organizing the instructional program The teacher assistant aids the teacher with organizing instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials. Implementing the instructional program The teacher assistant maintains awareness of goals and objectives in helping to implement the planned program and assists in the evaluation of its outcomes. Clerical/Technical The teacher assistant demonstrates clerical and technical skills necessary to assist with the implementation of the program. Professional Behavior The teacher assistant is involved in the total school program and maintains positive behavior towards students, parents, administration and staff. Public Relations The teacher assistant conducts self as a positive role model, communicates the needs of students, and works to facilitate the accomplishment of the total school program. Monitorial The teacher assistant assists in enforcing school policy and carries out supervisory duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Housekeeping The teacher assistant assists in developing good housekeeping procedures and shares responsibility for cleanliness of the classroom and school. Other Duties The teacher assistant will be responsible for any other duties as prescribed by the LEA or school.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children is required. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Instructional Assistance Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher Provides individualized instruction Demonstrates various instructional activities Monitors work assigned by teacher Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress Keeps students on task Praises and reinforces achievement of students Reports student progress to teacher Assists with Accelerated Math/Accelerated Reader/Math Facts Serves as substitute teacher Scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher Clerical/Technical Assistance Prepares visual aids Duplicates materials Reorganizes materials at the end of day Distributes and collects instructional materials Files data according to regulatory requirements Prepares bulletin boards/displays General Classroom Assistance Attends workshops Serves as proctor during testing Monitors students (playground, cafeteria, hallway, restroom, classroom) Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment Addresses/records student behavior Drives bus as needed Assists with supervision of students during field trips