High School Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Join Our Team!
Rapoport Academy strives to transform students trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices rigorous academics and shared core values. As a part of our mission we are always looking for highly effective diverse teachers support staff and leaders to add to our team.
Why Work at RAPS
Looking for a supportive school environment We are a public charter school focused on innovative practices in education & a place for teachers to GROW!
- Small Class Size:We cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students. This allows teachers to really get to know their students and their families.
- Supportive Teaching Team:We offer instructional coaching content support mentoring highly qualified teaching assistants & professional development. RAPS is a place where teachers GROW.
- Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress Code:We want you to enjoy teaching! And part of that is making sure you are comfortable. We have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here.
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Meet Paraprofessional Highly Qualified standards
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Work cooperatively with general education teacher to ensure high quality instruction for students most at risk for academic struggle.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students small groups and/or whole group.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Keep anecdotal documentation as needed for small group instruction.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Communicate student needs to appropriate staff and leaders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Copier personal computer and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Moderate standing stooping bending and lifting.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Rapoport Academy strives to transform students’ trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and shared core values. As a part of our mission, we are always looking for highly-effective, diverse teach ... View more