Mitchell County Schools Gouge Primary Teacher Assistantant General Definition of Work Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Essential Job Functions Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. Participates in daily and long-range lesson activity planning. Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom. Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children. Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children. Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary. Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children. Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas. Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods. Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays. Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, and school meetings and trainings, as required. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state federal laws. Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school. Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience A 2-year degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework

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