Middle School Teacher Assistant

Teacher AssistantStart Date: August 6, 2025Hours: 6.5 hours/dayWages: $17.95+/Regular, $18.45+/HealthGeneral Summary, Education, and QualificationsUnder direct supervision, Teacher Assistants will support student learning by facilitating educational activities directly with students in the classroom or on an individual basis, supervising student behavior both in and out of the classroom, and providing administrative support to the teacher.High school diploma or equivalent preferredClear a state criminal record check and a child abuse checkBe a minimum of 18 years oldSummary of Job Duties (Full job description available upon request)Support academic student learning by being physically present in the classroom on a consistent (daily) basis, helping students complete tasks, answering student questions, providing individualized attention when required, and supporting the classroom teacher's educational directivesProvide student supervision inside the classroom in conjunction with the classroom teacher, and outside of the classroom, which may include recess breaks, study halls, lunch breaks, testing periods and other special activitiesSupport students with mild to severe learning, emotional, health, or mental disabilities by providing an inclusive learning environment with specialized attention and positive reinforcementHealth Teacher Assistant May need to provide student assistance with daily living activities, such as cooking, cleaning, eating, dressing, hand washing, toileting, etc.Attend to special medical needs or health care needs of the student, including dispensing medications, giving injections, checking vital signs, tube feedings, changing diapers, etc.Provides administrative support to classroom teachers as requested, to include answering phones, making copies, distributing or collecting student assignments, preparing learning materials, recording grades and attendance, and other tasks as assigned by the Building Principal or classroom teacherRegular, dependable in-person attendance on the job in order to maintain a student's regular routines, foster student learning and build student relationships; the ability to perform the identified tasks and possess the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; the ability to perform the identified physical requirementsBenefits :Sick Leave: One (1) week worth of regularly scheduled hoursPersonal Leave: Three (3) days of regularly scheduled hoursState Retirement: The District matches your contribution of 7.25 percent by 101 percent.This position is not eligible for health insurance.