Position:  Teacher Assistant � Elementary

Primary Purpose

Provides instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher or building administrator.  Assists in preparing, conducting and managing of classroom activities.  The teacher assistant position may be assigned to a particular classroom, or work within several different classrooms helping students.

Qualifications Profile

• Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • Associates Degree from an accredited institution,
  • At least 48 college credit hours from an accredited institution, or
  • Pass the State Para-educator test
• Pass a background check
• Pass a TB skin-test and basic physical
• Valid state-issued driver's license or state-issued ID
• Some experience working with children

Essential Job Functions

• Duties/Responsibilities: Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• May be asked to sub for a teacher in a classroom
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by the supervisor.
• Meet all safety requirements as directed by USD 445 and building Principal.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and other Supervisors.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Physical Requirement/Mental Demands/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
• Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to walk frequently.
• Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
• Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 25 lbs. or less. Periodically up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Equipment

Uses standard school equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Limited travels to other district buildings and communities/districts for professional meetings as required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Starting Pay: $15.80/hour.  May be modified based on education or experience. 

Benefits: Full-time position, qualifying for district benefits.

Work Schedule: Follows school calendar and is 173 days total.

Disclaimer

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Coffeyville Unified School District No. 445 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, in its programs or activities.