Teaching Assistant

Staff members in this position aid the classroom teacher and facilitate pupil instruction. Employees in this position work to provide necessary instruction, training, services, and individual attention to pupils. The assistant is monitored by the teacher in charge of the class, who, with their supervisor, reviews the work through observation and conferences.

Education/Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree with teacher qualification is preferred, but not required

OR

· A minimum of two years of college in the education field

Essential Job Functions:

To assist the teacher with:

individual and group instruction and daily lesson assignments

various phases of behavior modification and classroom management programs

performing related work as required

Ability to instruct students in an effective manner.

Communicate with teachers and support staff.

Monitors students during non-instructional activities during the school day (example: lunch & recess duty, etc.)

Performs other duties within the scope of employment as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the general principles of learning and child development as they apply to the exceptional child.

Some knowledge of curriculum and instructional materials

Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment and Primary Work Locations:

· Classroom environment

· Normal Working Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Monday - Friday

· Moderate Physical exertion

Physical Considerations:

· Ability to participate in sport and other activities with students.

· Ability to maintain composure in crisis with students and perform Safe Physical Management techniques in accordance with accepted agency guidelines.

· Physical abilities must include lifting, walking, climbing stairs, and engaging in physical restraints