Temp: Teacher Assistant; TA - Summer Programs

JOB SUMMARY

Assists teachers and other school professionals with the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities receiving services during the summer. Assists students with individual and group instructional assignments and tasks. Provides care for the physical needs of students including bathroom/toilet care. This position requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting.

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Summer hours

• Assists students on/off buses often involving lifting and pushing. Monitors entry and exit of students assuring that they get to the correct classroom.
• Assists with non-instructional self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assists in supporting students with challenging behaviors. Reacts promptly in the event of seizures, disruptive behavior, or related situations.
• Assists in gathering materials and classroom set up.
• Establishes a positive classroom climate.
• Supports classroom instruction and implementation of instructional.
• Works collaboratively with staff; teachers and facilitators.
• Assist in maintaining order in discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning, and monitors appropriate use and care of materials, equipment and facilities.
• Observes and gathers data (assessment, attendance) on student(s). Confers and discusses progress of student(s) with teachers and other professional staff.
• Inventory and return of instructional materials in a timely/orderly fashion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

• None

• Considerable patience and the ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite
  -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
• Ability to deal effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to collaborate and follow directives effectively with a team.

• N/A

• N/A

• N/A

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Bending: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• No special vision requirements

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

• Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Approved Date: 11/1/2024
Established Date: 2/1/2015
Title Code: Y00121

Title:

TEACHER ASSISTANT TEMPORARY: SUMMER PROGRAMS
Alternate

Title:

Teacher Assistant:
Summer Programs Temporary
Reports to Generic:
Reports to Specific: FACILITATOR: SUMMER PROGRAMS SITE TEMPORARY
Division:
Academics
Business Unit:
Curriculum & Assessments
Negotiated Agreement: N/A
HR JOB INFORMATION:
Unit: 0
Days Worked:
FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Grade:
Job Family:
Educational Support Services
Sub-Function:
Classroom Assistants