Teaching Assistant

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher Assistant

LOCATION: Eastside Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with the Teacher.

REPORTS TO: Principal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials, including but not limited to lesson plans, worksheets, and visual aids.

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students under the direction of the Teacher, adapting materials and activities to meet students' needs.

• Help to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans as directed by the Teacher.

• Support the Teacher in maintaining a neat, orderly, and safe classroom environment.

• Assist with classroom management and student discipline, following the Teacher’s guidelines.

• Monitor student progress and assist the Teacher in collecting data on student performance.

• Provide support during transitions, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and provide additional support.

• Assist the Teacher in communicating with parents through notes, phone calls, or conferences.

• Operate and assist students with technology and instructional equipment.

• Attend relevant meetings and professional development sessions as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher or Principal.

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information