Teacher Assistant, 6 hours/day

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Non- Exempt
General Definition of Work
Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher.
Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet
the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee
provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group
activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a
Principal and/or lead teacher.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma.

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

• General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is

participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

assignments.

Salary
Pay Grade 57

Reports to
Principal

Essential Functions

• Assist teacher with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Instructional activities,

developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.

• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and

encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on

TEACHER ASSISTANT

maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and

files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes
copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates
audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.

• Participates in staff development workshops.
• Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers,

those for Light Work.

Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this
job.