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Oak Ridge Schools

Teacher Assistant (75%)

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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.

$34,086 / year median in Tennessee

+10% projected growth

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JOB EXPECTATIONS
Reports to Principal/Supervisor Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor Maintains student records as directed by the classroom teacher Administers all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher Prepares the classroom and organizes instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher Monitors the classroom when the teacher must attend staffing, provide consultation, etc. Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA Performs other routine duties as assigned by the building-level administrator subject to the approval of the supervisor In setting involving handicapped or very young students, may assist students with toileting, feeding and other self-help activities as required. Lifting, bending, and good general health and mobility are required in these roles. Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator May perform lunchroom duty, bus duty, recess or playground duty, or before or after school duty as assigned Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment Performs other duties as assigned. Employees in designated Title I schools must meet High Qualified requirements prior to hire: Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or Passes a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics