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.
The Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten position assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time. This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.
Location:
John Adams Elementary School Qualifications:
Education:
48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.
Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care. Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus. Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up. Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment. Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students' progress. Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Compensation:
Hourly wage $19.76 to $24.31 an hour, (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)
Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Tuberculosis Skin Test. Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols. WP
