What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Assistant, K-2 position at Booker T. Washington Academy?
- Supports and advances the Mission, Vision and Philosophy of the School.
- Supports student learning and achievement through cooperative effort and best practices.
- Assist the teacher with regular lessons and activities using different collaborative models
- Supervise or lead small group activities
- Assist individual students as needed (ELL support, IEP recommendations, ...)
- Taking and collecting children from specials classes
- Administering basic first aid or bringing children to the nurse’s office for medical
attention - Daily recess supervision
- Supervise the class when teacher is not in the room
- Supervise students off site on school trips and other external visits
- Check student work that is assigned by the teacher
- Prepare various teaching aids (e.g. organize centers, posters, educational games, etc.)
- Assist in the maintenance of the classroom organization (e.g. tidying, filing, etc.)
- Prepare and present displays of students' work
Professional expectations: - Support the objectives of the school (e.g. implementing natural consequences, encouraging appropriate risk - taking, using positive reinforcement, etc.)
- Use behavior management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
- Respect students’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
- Dresses appropriately, as per school dress code
- Is punctual
- Attend team and staff meetings as required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team
- Communicate effectively with sensitivity
- Build and maintain successful relationships with students, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration and to be concerned for their development as learners
- Provide constructive feedback to the student and teacher (both verbal and written)
- Maintain confidentiality
- Continually seek to improve own practice, including through observation, examination
and discussion with colleagues - Be proactive and take initiative
- Seek advice or guidance as necessary
Knowledge and Requirements
At least 60 hours of college credit or and Associates Degree Long term goal of becoming a classroom teacher
Job Type: Full-time
JobID: 264
Position Type:
Support Staff/Academic (Instructional) Assistant K-2
Support Staff/Academic (Instructional) Assistant K-2
Date Posted:
8/7/2023
8/7/2023
Location:
Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School
Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School
Date Available:
upon hire
upon hire
Closing Date:
09/01/2023
09/01/2023
Booker T. Washington Academy Academic Assistant Job Description
SUMMARY
The responsibility of the teaching - assistants is to work closely with the teacher to support in the smooth and effective running of the class. The Academic Assistant reports to the Classroom teacher.
The responsibility of the teaching - assistants is to work closely with the teacher to support in the smooth and effective running of the class. The Academic Assistant reports to the Classroom teacher.
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