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Teaching Assistant

JOB TITLE: Teaching/Instructional Assistant
LOCATION:CATEC
SUPERVISOR: Principal
FLSA STATUS: NonExempt

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Provides administrative clerical and human support to 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 or Assistant Principal. These environments include auto mechanic shops carpentry labs and a professional culinary kitchen among others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows and conducts the instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the students Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Provides classroom coverage as needed in an instructors absence
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g. maintains instructional materials assists teacher and/or students in cleanup activities etc.)
• Assists teacher in maintaining a safe classroom environment
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities as directed
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another
• Performs such duties as monitoring bus arrival and departure test proctoring and facilitating small group testing as needed
• Assists instructors with clerical tasks including making copies filing and creating documents
• Participate in team meetings
• Supervises students during break time transitions and other noninstructional periods as directed by the teacher Principal or Assistant Principal (AP)
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or AP

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Candidate must have excellent write and oral communication; skills to perform multiple nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions; operate standard office equipment; knowledge of school policies and procedures; understanding of effective discipline procedures; ability to follow directions from the classroom teacher; knowledge of age/ability appropriate activities; safety practices and procedures; develop effective working relationships with students families and staff; flexibility to be able to change processes quickly based on current situations; ability to communicate with diverse groups; problemsolving is needed to identify issues and help develop action plans maintain confidentiality; ability to work as part of a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 60 hours of college credit or an associates degree or higher are preferred.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties are typically performed in a technical education school setting including classrooms labs auditorium and outdoor areas. Frequent walking standing light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and families may be required. Contacts with community and divisionlevel staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

CONTRACT LENGTH:
10 months/200 days

Date Approved: 05/01/2025