Teacher's Assistant

JOB TITLE:TeachersAssistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma;

• Two years of college or an Associates Degree

• working knowledge of computer software;

• ability to lift up to 40 lbs to chest height occasionally;

• good communications skills;

• good organizational skills;

• positive interpersonal skills;

• library experience preferred.

REPORTS TO:Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 days; Elementary - 40 hours /week; Middle School/High School 40 hours / week with benefits according to the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

• Distributes and collects workbooks papers and other materials for instruction
• Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date
• Checks and records student attendance
• Collects and records collection of money
• Assists with lunch snack and cleanup routines
• Assists with wash-up and toilet routines
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
2. Assists with such large group activities as drill work reading aloud and story-telling
3. Reads to students listens to students read and participates in other forms of oral communication with students
4. Helps students with their clothing
5. Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods
6. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher

Required Experience:

Junior IC