Teaching Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides administrative clerical and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher; however the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility. Also serves as a substitute teacher whenever needed.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the students Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Carries out followup and reviews lessons.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g. maintains instructional materials designs bulletin boards assists special education teacher and/or students in cleanup activities etc..
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
• With classroom teachers knowledge and approval carries out appropriate discipline of students.
• Operates audiovisual equipment.
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g. field trips library assembly etc. as directed.
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
• Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher.
• Performs such clerical duties as typing filing and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher.
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
• Supervises students during free time and other noninstructional periods as directed by classroom teacher.
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal assists in maintenance of students records.
• Assists with toileting feeding and positioning of students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Assists with medical related duties (i.e. catheterization gastrointestinal feedings assistive breathing devices colostomy and ileostomy needs).
• Assists with carryover of related services (i.e. Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Adapted Physical Education and Vision).
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with all students parents and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking standing light lifting (up to 40 pounds) and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audiovisuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties typically performed in school settings to include: classroom gym cafeteria auditorium and recreational areas. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences buildinglevel meetings and divisionwide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members parents and medical professionals may be required. Contact with community and divisionlevel staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

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