Job Description

Teacher Assistant

Qualifications:

An Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher

Purpose:

To assist the teacher in the organizing and implementing the instructional program and to provide support for clerical, technical and monitorial functions.

Nature of Work:

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.

Major Functions:

Planning/Organizing the instructional program


The teacher assistant aids the teacher with organizing instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.



Implementing the instructional program


The teacher assistant maintains awareness of goals and objectives in helping to implement the planned program and assists in the evaluation of its outcomes.



Clerical/Technical


The teacher assistant demonstrates clerical and technical skills necessary to assist with the implementation of the program.



Professional Behavior


The teacher assistant is involved in the total school program and maintains positive behavior towards students, parents, administration and staff.



Public Relations


The teacher assistant conducts self as a positive role model, communicates the needs of students, and works to facilitate the accomplishment of the total school program.



Monitorial


The teacher assistant assists in enforcing school policy and carries out supervisory duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment.



Housekeeping


The teacher assistant assists in developing good housekeeping procedures and shares responsibility for cleanliness of the classroom and school.



Other Duties


The teacher assistant will be responsible for any other duties as prescribed by the LEA or school.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children is required. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Instructional Assistance


Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher


Provides individualized instruction


Demonstrates various instructional activities


Monitors work assigned by teacher


Checks and corrects students' work while in progress


Keeps students on task


Praises and reinforces achievement of students


Reports student progress to teacher


Assists with Accelerated Math/Accelerated Reader/Math Facts


Serves as substitute teacher


Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher



Clerical/Technical Assistance


Prepares visual aids


Duplicates materials


Reorganizes materials at the end of day


Distributes and collects instructional materials


Files data according to regulatory requirements


Prepares bulletin boards/displays



General Classroom Assistance


Attends workshops


Serves as proctor during testing


Monitors students (playground, cafeteria, hallway, restroom, classroom)


Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment


Addresses/records student behavior


Drives bus as needed


Assists with supervision of students during field trips