Teacher Assistant-SST Sonterra

Teacher Assistant

Location: New Frontiers Public Schools, Inc: Greg A Garcia Elementary (K-8 campus) located at 9550 S Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78224

Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Dean of Academics

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Pay Grade: PG- 1040

Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.