TEACHER ASSISTANT - Full-time

The Teacher Assistant will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and under the general supervision of the Assistant Coordinator of Educational Services to assist in maintaining a well planned instructional program.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. One year related experience preferred. Plus a minimum of 18 credit hours of college coursework.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and efficient.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to apply behavior management skills.

• Reinforce the lesson plans of the day as delegated by the classroom teacher.
• Check each day's work as it is handed in; to see that it's completed with all corrections, done with the child if needed.
• Assist in teaching lessons under the supervision of the classroom teacher and when the teacher is absent.
• Attend meetings for the teacher when s/he is absent. Teacher assistants should also attend all T.A. meetings.
• Attend all T.A. meetings.
• Perform various child supervision duties such as: escorting a child to and from any part of the school, provide appropriate supervision during lunch.
• Assume responsibility of the class in the absence of the teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe classroom environment.
• Substitute in other program classrooms when school is short staffed, per Assistant Coordinator's request.
• Take part in QI training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency's ongoing Quality Improvement Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administration during scheduled work times, i.e. photo copying.