Teacher Assistant

Job Description Starting Date: Immediately Job Title: Teacher Assistant Department: School-Based Grade: 56 FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Lead Teacher/Principal Supplies: None Terms of Employment: 10 months Qualifications: Associate Degree or other method meeting the Teacher Assistant requirements under No Child Left Behind. Core Responsibilities: Provide instructional assistance and cooperate in developing classroom procedures. Assist in preparing materials, and maintain awareness of the supervising teacher’s goals and objectives. Help implement the planned program and provide information on program evaluation. Participate in and facilitate activities to improve the effectiveness of the school program. Carries out student supervisory duties promptly and responsibly to ensure a safe and healthful environment. Collect and record money according to established procedures. Maintain classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations. Perform clerical duties as assigned and demonstrate technical skill in operating equipment. Assist students with understanding, interpreting, and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations. Share responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness, and assist in developing good housekeeping skills. Represent the needs of the school and children to parents and the community positively. Act as a positive role model within the school and community. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Must hold or be able to obtain a bus license. Physical and Cognitive Requirements: Work is considered light physical work; may require exertion of up to 20 pounds occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects. Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, bend, and perform repetitive motions. Use visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and visually inspect small defects or parts. Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job-specific equipment and tools. Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observe general surroundings and activities. Communicate orally and in writing to express ideas and convey detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. Safely work in situations of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, possibly requiring specialized personal protective equipment. Establish positive relationships with students and work effectively with children and adults with disabilities. Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions and perform under stress or emergency situations. Talk and hear, with speaking and hearing demonstrated. Physical Environment: The employee regularly works indoors in a school setting. Noise level is usually minimal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education