EC Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

Qualifications

An Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university Reports to Principal and Teacher

Purpose

To assist the teacher in the organizing and implementing the instructional program and to provide support for clerical, technical, and monitorial functions.

Nature of Work

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents, and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.

Major Functions

### Planning

Organizing the instructional program The teacher assistant aids the teacher with organizing instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials.

Implementing the instructional program The teacher assistant maintains awareness of goals and objectives in helping to implement the planned program and assists in the evaluation of its outcomes.

### Clerical/Technical

The teacher assistant demonstrates clerical and technical skills necessary to assist with the implementation of the program.

### Professional Behavior

The teacher assistant is involved in the total school program and maintains positive behavior towards students, parents, administration, and staff.

### Public Relations

The teacher assistant conducts self as a positive role model, communicates the needs of students, and works to facilitate the accomplishment of the total school program.

### Monitorial

The teacher assistant assists in enforcing school policy and carries out supervisory duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

### Housekeeping

The teacher assistant assists in developing good housekeeping procedures and shares responsibility for cleanliness of the classroom and school.

### Other Duties

The teacher assistant will be responsible for any other duties as prescribed by the LEA or school.

Physical Requirements

The ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children is required. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Illustrative Examples of Work

### Instructional Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher
• Provides individualized instruction
• Demonstrates various instructional activities
• Monitors work assigned by teacher
• Checks and corrects students work while in progress
• Keeps students on task
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students
• Reports student progress to teacher

### Clerical/Technical Assistance

• Prepares visual aids
• Duplicates materials
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day
• Distributes and collects instructional materials
• Files data according to regulatory requirements
• Prepares bulletin boards and displays

### General Classroom Assistance

• Attends workshops
• Serves as proctor during testing
• Monitors students in the playground, cafeteria, hallway, restroom, and classroom
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment
• Addresses and records student behavior
• Drives bus as needed
• Assists with supervision of students during field trips