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BAKERRIPLEY
HS Teacher Assistant
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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.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
This position works as a team partner with the teacher in developing activities for preschool children to provide an appropriate learning environment. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. Assist in developing learning materials and providing activities outlined on the lesson plan and related to the cultural background of the children and families served. Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in GOLD online system. Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklist, Toothbrushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc. Ensures that the classroom environment is clean and orderly. Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures related to education and safety for children are followed. Generates and documents in-kind and volunteer time sheets. Contributes to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by entering point of service meal counts in appropriate forms or software used by program to support claim reimbursement. Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs. Assumes the lead role in the teacher's absence. Makes home visits with the teacher as required or requested. Performs any other duties as may be required.