Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Starting Pay: NC04, $16.83 (subject to changes)

Reports To: Principal

Term of Employment: 10 Months (School Year Calendar)

Supervises: No one

Performance Evaluation

Performance to be evaluated annually by the school principal and the bus supervisor

Education/Qualifications

Associate's Degree or 2 years (min. 48 semester hrs.) of higher education Computer Skills Must be eligible for school bus driver's license (CDL)

Responsibilities and Duties by Program Area

• Assist the teacher with planning and organizing, evaluating, instructional activities and developing classroom procedures
• Prepare necessary materials, equipment and resources to implement programs
• Provide clerical and technical assistance as needed for implementation of programs and other duties in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Assist students with the understanding of rules and regulations
• Follow the direction of the teacher in obtaining goals and objectives
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce and assist in learning
• Monitor students as instructed by the teacher
• Use sound judgment in reconciling minor conflicts and correcting behavior
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, buses, bathrooms and other areas on and off school property (e.g. field trips)
• Keep the teacher informed of any problems on a daily basis
• Exhibit positive behavior toward parents and students
• Assist in maintaining a functional clean environment
• Communicate the needs of students and school in a confidential and positive manner
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a punctual, professional and positive manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
• Conduct self as a positive role model
• Maintain bus license and accept bus driver assignments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher and building administrators

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision includes depth perception and the ability to see color.

Your signature below indicates that you agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and others as assigned. You understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Pitt County Schools Board of Education.

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