Cannon County Middle School General Educational Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The job of the Teacher Assistant was established for the purpose/s of
providing support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with
specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students and
providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.
REPORTS TO: This job reports to the School Site Principal.
FLSA STATUS: NONEXEMPT: Employees primarily performing work that is subject to the
overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is required.

SEE: Students under teacher supervision.
JOB GOAL: Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of
the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsibilities include working independently under
broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives leading guiding and/or coordinating
others. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs
functions. There is an opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the
supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Leads guides and/or coordinates others using standardized procedures and operating
within a defined budget under the direction of the supervising teacher. Utilization of
some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions.
Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. reading
stories listening to students read providing writing assistance reinforcing English
lessons providing spelling practice computer learning programs etc.) for the purpose of

practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching
academic goals and grade-level standards.
Assists teachers with classroom assignments tests homework make-up work etc. for
the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Attends meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of
acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff professional support personnel and
parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing academic
objectives.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons
pencils paper teaching supplies etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of
items and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom
playground field trips library lunchroom bus loading/unloading etc.) for the purpose of
providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating making posters making copies bulletin
boards filing newsletters etc.) for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional
material.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents fights
appropriate and inappropriate social behavior violations of rules safety conditions etc.)
for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or
administrative personnel.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel (e.g. opens bookstore performs
hearing/visual screening oral/written testing types newsletters etc.) for the purpose of
assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit
Performs ALL other duties as assigned by the Principal Assistant Principal and/or
Director of Schools.
TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits):
1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of
a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction control or planning of an
activity.
3. Adaptability to dealing with people.
4. Adaptability to construct generalizations evaluations or decisions based on sensory or
judgmental criteria.
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have the following education experience skills knowledge abilities
and/or competencies:

Knowledge of basic math functions instructional procedures and practices; age-
appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and

stages of child development.
Ability to read and understand a variety of manuals write documents utilizing prescribed
formats present information to others and solve practical problems.
Ability to schedule activities and work with a wide diversity of individuals; gather and/or
collate data; use basic math and job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances and work with
data utilizing defined but different processes. Problem-solving is required to identify
issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent
interpretation of guidelines and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include adapting to changing work priorities communicating with diverse groups
maintaining confidentiality working as a team and working with constant interruptions.
Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability
to reason and make judgments.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 178 Days
SALARY: CCS Support Staff Pay Scale; General Purpose School Budget line: 71100-163.
EVALUATION: Completed by the school-level Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Generally the job requires 30% sitting 20% walking and 50% standing. Physical
Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the
following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some
climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and
significant fine finger dexterity.
WORK CONDITIONS: Normal working environment.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so
assigned. General Educational Assistants are in daily contact with other educational assistants
teachers students administration the general public and other work-related personnel. The
ability to handle complaints express a service-oriented attitude communicate effectively with
others and work with limited supervision is vital.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age race color
gender national origin disability religion genetics creed or veteran status in the provision of

services programs or activities or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon
County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free
Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact
Human Resources for assistance.
PRIMARY LOCATION: Specific assigned school.
SHIFT TYPE: Full-Time