Teach Assistant

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal, Classroom Teacher The position is based on hourly compensation, with the number of annual hours to be determined and with leave as defined in the Classified Employees' Handbook .

Qualifications

Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks. Be able to communicate effectively with students and staff, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Be able to perform simple clerical tasks proficiently. Have the ability to maintain discipline in the school setting. Be punctual in all assignments.

General Responsibilities: Aid the teacher in preparing room for class and in distributing and gathering materials. Help prepare, distribute, and collect lesson materials. Instruct students under the teacher's supervision. Keep the classroom neat and orderly. Aid the teacher in arranging bulletin boards. Supervise the playground under the teacher's supervision.

When necessary, supervise students in the lunch area, gym, lavatories, library, and other designated areas. Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students. Observe all district policies appropriate to the position. Under a teacher's supervision, assist with performance objectives. Assist with small-group learning activities.

Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures. Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and building principal. Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students. Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions: Requires sitting and standing. Requires repetitive wrist motion. Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.

Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Occasional interaction among unruly children.