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.
Assists with the daily management of the students and classroom by performing a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to aid teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
Works cooperatively with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a general or special education population Provides reinforcement and remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staff Works with students requiring individual attention or students who are experiencing difficulties and provides feedback to the teacher Assists the teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small group settings, when appropriate Prepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requested Monitors student engagement and behaviors while the teacher is otherwise occupied with other instructional or school-related tasks Assists with the teaching and practice of basic skills which may involve instructional technologies under general supervision Helps maintain order and discipline and assists with managing the behavior of students, including crisis management Administers or proctors tests and other assessments, providing accommodations as needed Assists with the collection of data and the maintenance of files containing student work as well as evaluation and assessment records Facilitates personal care services for students assisting with routine care, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other tasks, as required or assigned Performs related duties as required or assigned
Required Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED, plus an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester hours of college coursework) OR passing Parapro test scores
Preferred Qualifications:
College coursework or other training in child development or teaching 1 or more years working with children in an organized setting Experience with a diverse student population 26-27
Salary:
$26,066 - $47,938 annually Associate's degree or
Parapro:
+$500 Bachelor's degree: +$1000
Additional Information:
This is a 10-month/185 day position
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
(School/Office-based) Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus Hearing and speaking is required for the exchange of information Use of computer or other device screens is necessary This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines This job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift
