Ec Teacher Assistant At Bunker Hill (Temporary)

JOB TITLE: EXCEPTION CHILDREN'S TEACHER ASSISTANTFLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPTSALARY (HOURLY): $15.00 MINIMUM **This position is temporary and will end on June 7, 2024** GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Exceptional Children's Teacher AssistantUnder limited supervision of the EC teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of eligible students with disabilities. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students with disabilities. Reports to the EC teacher and/or principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Teacher AssistantAcademic AssistanceGives group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.Provides individualized instruction.Demonstrates various instructional activities.Monitors work assigned by the ECChecks and corrects students' work while in progress.Keeps students on task.Praises and reinforces achievement of students.Reports student progress to the ECImplement & collect data of IEP/BIP services under the direction of EC teacher.Instructional Preparation/SupportArranges classroom furnishings and equipment.Prepares visual aids.Duplicates materials.Reorganizes materials at the end of day.Serves as proctor during testing.Attends workshops.Scores students' papers as instructed by EC teacher.Distributes and collects instructional materials. Daily Living/Functional SupportAssists students with toileting & handwashing (including diaper/pull-up & clothing changes).Assists students with eating, while promoting independence and maintaining safety.Assists students with maintaining appropriate hygiene. Reports and RecordsRecords student behaviorFiles data according to regulatory requirementsAssists teacher in filling out required paperwork Monitoring Student BehaviorSupervises students in the classroom and other locationsDistributes awards for positive behaviorPromotes student self-esteemTeaches citizenship, social skills and respect for othersReconciles minor student conflictsParticipates in development of discipline policyDisciplines misbehavior through approved methodsReports discipline problems to EC teacher or principalReports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School diplomaMinimum of 48 hours of college level coursework.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.Willingness to undergo further training as required.Experience using the computer.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONSParticipates in staff development workshops.Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.

Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESTeacher AssistantWorking knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade levels to which employment assignment is made.Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines. ? Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor.

? Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.Ability to solve independently most minor problems.Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision. ?

Ability to record and store data accurately.Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information DISCLAIMERThis job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.