The Teacher Assistant is responsible for:
- Providing classroom and resource room assistance and instruct students under the direction of a certified teacher,
- Coordinates and monitors the academic assignments of students,
- Documenting assignments,
- Providing instruction to targeted students,
- Modifies and adapts instruction for special needs students,
- Summarizes data and maintains attendance and progress reports,
- Prepares instructional and testing materials,
- Supervises students during lunch and recess,
- Communicates student progress with teachers,
- Assists with hygiene activities,
- Assists teachers in preparing lesson plans and materials,
- Serve as Bus Monitor as scheduled,
- Attend Professional Development activities and school and district meetings as required,
- Other Duties as assigned by the principal.
Reports to the School Principal.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree or Proof of passing PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Ability for stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions