A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D., as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in working with children in an organized setting
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Has current certification in CPR Has knowledge of basic record keeping techniques Has experience working with children in a diverse workplace
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructional Assistant II, under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, assists in providing a safe and quality environment for Preschool students by tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, preparation and organization of materials and equipment an/or instructing; also rides bus and assists bus driver in supervising, loading and unloading students; as such, this position includes the
MANDATORY
duty of serving as a substitute preschool bus monitor when needed at the applicable rate of pay. Therefore, successful applicants must be available to serve in that capacity Monday through Thursday (6:30 - 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.) as needed.
Implements instructional techniques and preschool learning activities as directed by the teacher Prepares and organizes materials and equipment for preschool instruction and instructs pupils individually or in small groups under the direction of the teacher Operates and cares for equipment used in the preschool classroom for instructional purposes Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips Reinforces positive behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Assists teacher in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities Understands and applies safe practices in classroom and playground activities Performs health services, if needed, for which training will be provided Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing Acts in accordance with the bylaws and policies set forth by the Warren County Board of Education, KRS, KAR, and applicable federal laws and regulations
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to students Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, and/or Superintendent or his/her designee
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is performed while sitting, standing or walking and requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Number of days worked will be determined by the current school calendar adopted by the Warren County Board of Education. Salary shall be commensurate with adopted classified personnel salary schedule. Leave accrual will be as stated in Board Policy
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Warren County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified/certified personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Principal with input from the supervising teacher. 12/16/2021 WCBE 07/01/2022 Revised 01/19/2023 Revised
