Teacher Assistant/1St Grade

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE.

Job Title: Elementary Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Principals

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist the classroom teacher with providing students with the academic skills necessary to function in daily living, achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed at least two years, or 48 credit semester hours, at an institution of higher education; or

• An Associate's degree or higher; or

• Demonstrate through a state or local academic assessment (ACT Work Keys) knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.

• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional program.

• Develops instructional lessons that align with the teaching assignment and consistent with adopted curriculum.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

• Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.

• Works with specific program and special education staff to best serve the educational needs of all students.

• Attends IEPs and/or 504 meetings as require.

• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning.

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior.

• Communicates expectations regarding student behavior to student and parent/guardian.

• Monitors progress and interpret evaluation results of students on a regular basis and provide appropriate progress reports.

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and Board policy.

• Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in professional development activities

• Keeps a current inventory of classroom curriculum materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Provides learning experiences for student aligned with their abilities and interest levels which promote high expectations for all students

• Develops daily written lesson plans containing specific performance objectives.

• Monitors student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records.

• Provides a safe and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.

• Develops and maintains a classroom discipline plan aligned with School Board policies and procedures

• Be responsible for the supervision of students inside and outside of the classroom as required by school board policy

• Assists in the selection of supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance the learning environment

• Strives for excellence in all school related endeavors.

• Cooperates with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectives.

• Attends regular and called faculty meetings.

• Keeps accurate records, utilizing test data to improve instruction, and provides students with feedback on completed assignments

• Maintains a current teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy.

• Be punctual and conscientious in school attendance and participate in related functions as assigned by the principal.

• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policies.

• Maintains good public relations with parents and students.

• Assists in continuing the development of subject area curriculum objectives.

• Maintains flexibility and be available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day or when requested to do so under reasonable terms

• Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district.

• Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System in his/her subject area(s)

• Participates cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.

• Assists other teachers, as needed, in the instructional process.

• Works collectively with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills.

• Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal to contribute to an effective school operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 listen and communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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 work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract or employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.