Title I Teacher Assistant at Renner Elementary School

POSITION TITLE: Title I Teacher Assistant at Southeast Elementary, 9 month position, benefit elegible SALARY: No less than $18.54 per hour BONUS: A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid on January 15th and June 15th, pending completion of semester. NOTE: This position requires two things:

1. A Missouri Substitute Certificate, which can be obtained by completing an application through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at www.dese.mo.gov.
2. Either 36 college credit hours or 20 hours of online instruction through Frontline and a high school diploma. More information can be found at www.dese.mo.gov. REPORTS TO: Building Principal PURPOSE STATEMENT The job of Title I Teacher Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of working one-on-one and in small groups with students who need additional assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist licensed teachers by reinforcing lessons with patience and creativity Implement targeted interventions and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs Create an enriching, safe, and inclusive environment where every student feels supported Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers to refine educational plans Build strong relationships with students, families, and the school community OTHER FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/ behavior; and age appropriate activities/behaviors.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and dealing with frequent interruptions.

RESPONSIBILITY Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 60% walking, and 15% standing.

The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. FLSA Non-exempt