Contract: The position is based on hourly compensation, with the number of annual hours to be determined and with leave as defined in the Classified Employees' Handbook.
Qualifications:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.
- Be able to communicate effectively with students and staff, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Be able to perform simple clerical tasks proficiently.
- Have the ability to maintain discipline in the school setting.
- Be punctual in all assignments.
Teacher Assistant Responsibilities:
- Aid the teacher in preparing room for class and in distributing and gathering materials.
- Help prepare, distribute, and collect lesson materials.
- Instruct students under the teacher's supervision.
- Keep the classroom neat and orderly.
- Aid the teacher in arranging bulletin boards.
- Supervise the playground under the teacher's supervision.
- When necessary, supervise students in the lunch area, gym, lavatories, library, and other designated areas.
- Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.
- Observe all district policies appropriate to the position.
- Under a teacher's supervision, assist with performance objectives.
- Assist with small-group learning activities.
- Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
- Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and building principal.
- Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
Food Service Responsibilities:
- Arrive so that apron and hairnet are on and hands are washed, ready to start work on time.
- Begin setting up for service. Each school is slightly different, so follow the lead of the Food Service Manager.
- Serve all students and adults the portion size listed on the delivery sheet. Too much or too little will cause problems.
- The Food Service employee receives a meal. The time this is eaten is at the discretion of the manager.
- After the meal service is complete, clean and sanitize utensils and surfaces used in the meal. This includes tables, chairs, sinks, etc.
Physical Requirements/
Environmental
Conditions:
- Requires sitting and standing.
- Requires repetitive wrist motion.
- Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.
- Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
- Occasional interaction among unruly children.