Teacher Assistant/Temporary

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Reports to: Principal

Purpose: To serve primarily as an instructional assistant and work with children. To support the Teacher in organizing and preparing instructional materials. To support the daily functions and activities of the classroom and school.

Qualifications:

• 48 semester hours which include core courses with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR

• Associate Degree or higher with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution; OR

• WorkKeys testing in Applied Math - (min score 4); Workplace Documents - (min score 4); and Business Writing - (min score 3).

• Obtain and maintain bus license

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, Lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve primarily as an instructional assistant and spend the majority of time working with students.

• Assists the teacher in ensuring a safe and healthful environment.

• Enforce school and classroom rules and expectations consistently.

• Interacts effectively with students, teachers, administrators, co-workers, parents and community

• Conducts self as a role model, exhibiting positive behavior.

• Work may consist of being assigned to work with a grade, class or department and not assigned to a specific teacher and will be utilized based on the needs of the school.

• Will comply with all administrative directives in a timely and professional manner, including written directives regarding specific issues or behaviors.

• Will exhibit punctuality and regular attendance.

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic,

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal in a timely and professional manner.

Term of Employment: 10 months Ends 5/24

Term of Employment: 10-Months