POSITION TITLE:  Teacher Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and prior work with children

REPORTS TO:  K-2nd Assistant Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Part-time; 7:45am - 10:45am; School days

START DATE: January 2025

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively represent the school, its program, policies and philosophy, and the teaching profession to the board and the community.
• Follow the grievance policy as outline in the Employee Handbook in dealing with conflict with student, parents, staff and administration.
• Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature.
• Work as team with other staff, maintaining a supportive and encouraging relationship with other teachers, and assisting in the development/implementation of programs/processes to enhance the school's overall program.
• Seek the counsel of the administration, teachers and colleagues while maintaining a teachable attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.  Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher.
• Plan/present weekly story time lesson and craft
• Supervise students in classrooms, hall and playground
• Observe students' performance, grade papers, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Duplicate materials
• Use computers and audiovisual aides
• Other duties as assigned.