TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION IV
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary- School Year (180 working days 9 paid holidays)
Location:Immaculate Conception Elementary School
General Summary:
The Title I Teacher Instructional Assistant assists the classroom teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with students in classroom or pull-out program to reinforce learning of basic and more advanced skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
- Plans with the classroom teacher appropriate activities for students to achieve the objectives planned by the classroom teacher.
- Assists the teacher in the preparation of strategies and materials to reinforce basic and more advanced skills for individual students.
- Alerts the teacher of any problems or information about individual students.
- Participates in and schedules Title I staff activities at the building and district levels.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality.
- Attends staff IEP and TASC meetings as requested.
- Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills assemblies etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum education requirement is an Associates degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary institution education credits
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Ability to care for supervise and nurture children.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Dependable reliable and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property including bending pushing/pulling lifting twisting climbing stooping or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
- The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students school equipment and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the districts school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.