K-4 Teacher Assistant

The job of Teacher’s Assistant is established for the purpose/s of providing support to the  instructional program within an assigned school with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of  students; observing and documenting student progress;

implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for needed interventions.

·         Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

·         Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.

·         Is the classroom supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher

·         Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

·         Communicates with classroom teacher and related professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP/504 objectives.

·         Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons, attendance, pencils, paper, teaching supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting requirements.

·         Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, school crossings, playground, classroom, restroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

·         Participates in the implementation of IEP/504 instructional and behavioral goals within the classroom for the purpose of meeting the Plan goals, district benchmarks, and ensuring effective and safe student learning.

·         Provides instruction, under the supervision of the teacher, to the students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, giving oral tests, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job related experience is required,  High School diploma or equivalent.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; limited climbing and balancing; generally the job requires 20% sitting, 35% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with minimal exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Many outdoor activities are performed through all the season throughout the school year.