Job Summary
The job of the EL Teaching Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; and assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments.
Essential Duties
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.