Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Lead Teaching Assistant

Supervisory: No - Exempt

Non-exempt - Pay Type: Hourly

Compensation: Pay range: $17-$20/hour

Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee's base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

General Purpose: To assist classroom teachers in implementing the curriculum and providing student support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty members in implementing the curriculum and completing logistical and administrative tasks
• Work in small groups or one-on-one with students who need academic, behavioral, or Social Emotional Learning (SEL) intervention.
• Assist the Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS and READ plans, etc.)
• Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans
• Receive training in pedagogy, curriculum, and protocols in order to be maximally effective with students
• Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., lunch, recess, traffic, etc.)
• Any other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School degree; Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of Thomas MacLaren School
• Understands and supports the culture of the school
• Love of educating children
• Ability to learn and assist in implementing a variety of Lower School curricula (phonics, mathematics, P.E.)
• Ability to impart a love of learning to children
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students
• Creative in assisting students with problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers and Head of School
• Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, SPED Coordinator, and Head of School
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap

Physical Requirements of this position include:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: - SELDOM - OCCASIONAL - FREQUENT

EXTREME COLD OR HEAT - x - VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far - x

HEIGHTS - x - HEARING - x

NOISE - x - SPEECH - x

DRIVING - x - EYE/HAND COORDIN. - x

WALKING/Uneven Surfaces - x - TRAVEL:

WORKING ALONE - x - Local - x

WORK WITH OTHERS - x - National - x

MOVING HEAVY ITEMS: - SELDOM - OCCASIONAL - FREQUENT - OPERATING MACHINERY:

LIFTING/LOWERING - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb. - COMPUTER - x

LIFTING OVER SHOULDER - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb. - COPIER - x

REACHING OVER SHLDER - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb. - MOUSE - x

CARRYING - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb. - TELEPHONE - x

PUSHING/PULLING - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb.

PULLING - Over 30 lb - Over 20 lb - 0-20 lb.