District - Standard Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027

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TITLE:

Standard Teacher Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Student Services

LICENSURE

Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher

ENDORSEMENT

Paraprofessional

CLASSIFICATION

Classified - DESSA

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Building administration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not Applicable

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred

EVALUATION

Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool.

DATES:

2026-2027

AVAILABILITY:

One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time

PLACEMENT

District Assignment

WORK CALENDAR

Intensive Teacher Assistant

RATE OF PAY

$25.22 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma State Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test) Dependability in attendance and punctuality Ability to operate tactfully under stress Flexibility to change in routines

REPORTS TO

Certified Teacher(s) and Building Administration

JOB GOAL

The teacher assistant's primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students in preschool - grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive environment across all educational settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials With direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instruction Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work hours as requested by the teacher Participate in professional development as requested by administration Work collaboratively with the school team to improve services for students Assist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school team Dress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standards Maintain classroom order, safety and materials Communicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate staff Implement and support academic, behavioral and communication plans Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher's direction Assist with the direct supervision of students across all settings