Position Title:          Teacher’s Assistant

Reports to:              Site Administrator

FLSA Designation:    Non-exempt

Calendar:                9 or 10 month

SUMMARY:    Assists teachers in general daily classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher’s request
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Escorts children to and from various rooms
• Treats all students with dignity and respect
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:        Assist in supervision of students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  HS diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Previous work in child care.  Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:      The physical demanded described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.  The noise level in this environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment.”