Basic Skills Teacher Assistant

Our district is seeking a part-time Basic Skills Teacher Assistant beginning in January. This position is for 5.95 hours per day at our J. Mason Tomlin School, which houses students in grades 4-6.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

Works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to provide students who are identified to have deficiencies in either of the basic skills areas with as individually-tailored program to improve their communications and/or computation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Basic Skills Teacher Assistant shall:

• Hold a New Jersey Certification as an Elementary School Teacher (preferred but not required)
• Have excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the classroom teacher to plan and implement an instructional program commensurate to individuals needs in the areas of reading, language and/or math in a small group or large group setting.
• Identify students in need of remediation, including new registrants, in communications and/or computation skills using the district's established criteria.
• Administer pre-and post-diagnostic tests.
• Assist the classroom teacher or Basic Skills Teacher with the preparation of progress reports and year-end evaluations.
• Work closely with other teachers to help students maintain satisfactory progress.