Teacher Assistant - Online Learning @ South Point High

Teacher Assistant

The employee performs a variety of tasks for the professional staff in the schools, which supports the educational environment in the classroom. Among the specialty areas are instruction, clerical, behavior, bus driving, computer, and/or control room. Work requires the performance and demonstration of a variety of competencies.

Common Competencies:

• Has regular attendance
• Is punctual
• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Able to follow school policies and procedures
• Has positive rapport with students and employees
• Exhibits excellent computer skills
• Excellent record-keeping abilities
• Has strong oral and written communication skills with all audiences
• Impeccable ethical behaviors
• Provides appropriate behavior management techniques
• Maintains confidentiality
• Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues
• Positively supports the school and its programs
• Uses time wisely
• Willingly participates in professional learning related to the whole school and assigned duties, as offered in alignment with the Teacher Assistant Calendar
• Seeks duties beyond the regular assignment
• Accepts and acknowledges diversity
• Clearly understands and implements role differences between the teacher and the teacher assistant
• Understands the growth and development of the school's students
• Provides a positive atmosphere
• Successfully operates office equipment
• Completes tasks on a timely basis
• Eagerly accepts other duties as assigned

Job Specific:

Depending on how the Principal advertises the vacancy, the Teacher Assistant position may require duties in more than one area. Each area is an essential function.

Instructional:

• Assists in the preparation of materials
• Takes initiative with instructional duties
• Assists the teacher with instruction, whether whole class, small group, and/or individual
• Checks students' work accurately
• Keeps students on task
• May fill in for the teacher, as needed

Behavior Lab/Control Room:

• Uses appropriate behavioral interventions
• Participates in professional learning related to these duties
• Treats students with respect
• Successfully assists students with assignments

Behavior Intervention Specialist:

• Compile and analyze data on individual and county-wide school discipline issues.
• Maintain files and provide reports to local administrators related to school discipline issues.
• Assist in the development of behavior plans.
• Work with teachers and school administrators to identify 'at-risk' students.
• Attends Crisis Intervention Monthly Care Meetings.
• Attends Child Family Treatment meetings.
• Attends weekly MTSS meetings.
• Assists Counselor with Section 504's.
• Conducts small group/one-on-one therapeutic meetings.
• Conducts classroom observations for identified students.
• Assists in creating safety plans.
• Conducts therapeutic walks and talks with students as needed.
• Assists in communicating the mental health therapeutic treatment of students to parents.
• Assists students, parents, and schools with the transition-out process.
• Other duties as assigned.

(Sub) Bus Driver:

• Adheres to all components of the Bus Driver Agreement
• Follows all parts of the Bus Driver Handbook
• Eagerly accepts special driving assignments
• Completes all bus reports accurately as assigned

Innovation Station (Computer Lab):

• Successfully instructs students on the basics of computer skills
• Successfully guides students through computerized programs that enhance the school's curriculum
• Successfully trains teachers in all aspects of Microsoft Office and computerized programs
• Previews software and advises administrators on quality and alignment to Common Core and Essential Standards
• Understands and troubleshoots system operations, networking, and system-wide programs

Testing Coordinator:

• Maintains files of general records, data files, documents, correspondence, forms, index cards, reports, and other materials; posts information to departmental records according to standard procedures.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and route them to the proper person or department; answer questions regarding routine matters; perform routine clerical and typing duties.
• Makes arithmetic calculations manually or by use of a calculator according to established methods.
• Transcribes information onto forms, processes letters, memoranda, reports, tabulations, statements, various card records, and other materials from rough draft or detailed instructions, if needed.
• Resolves problems of medium difficulty with little assistance.
• Occasionally develops or revises procedures for non-complex work.
• Completes forms, permits, notices, or form letters with designated or routine information, if needed.
• Operates copying machines, adding machines, personal computers, and other office equipment.
• Receives standardized reports and compiles data into summary or consolidated forms.
• Performs a variety of minor administrative tasks in relieving a supervisor of office details.
• May be required to assist the public at a counter, giving information and answering questions regarding school programs.
• Performs duties with limited supervision.
• School preparation and determination of who takes specific tests and works with scheduling of all testing modifications (work with SSMT, EC, and applicable personnel).
• Attends pre-testing meetings held by the Director of Testing and staff (mandatory participation).
• Fulfills requirements provided by the Director of Testing. Makes necessary preparations for each testing event secure test administrators, test proctors; count out books/pencils/other materials; conduct training; secure approval of principal or designee regarding all plans for the testing event; secure classroom space and appropriate atmosphere for each testing event.
• Coordinates events on testing days using guidelines provided by the Director of Testing.
• Completes follow-up activities after tests are given secures test materials and assures safety and security of testing materials; returns materials; keeps records as specified by the Director of Testing.
• Assists school counselors with student registration and input of schedules.
• Assists school counselors with requesting records (transfers into the school). Assists school counselors with record requests of students who have transferred out of the school.
• Adheres to procedures for safe and proper record keeping, maintaining the security of student records at all times.
• Assists with duties in the front office of the school as assigned by the Principal (these duties should not interfere with the primary duty of the Test Coordinator).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the operations of the school.
• General knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of elementary arithmetic.
• General knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Ability to transcribe information and to prepare standardized forms, letters, and reports from that information.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to process documents such as purchase orders, invoices, etc.
• Ability to sort and distribute documents.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop standard reports from those records.
• Ability to file records and reports in proper sequential order.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond to questions based on considerable knowledge of the department.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate of speed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, students, parents, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, procedures, and ethical practices