Teaching Assistant; Counseling

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who will support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. A teaching Assistant must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.

• The teaching assistant will assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams of the online section of course.

• The teaching assistant will also monitor online discussion boards, perform online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.

• The selected individual will be responsible for preparing the course Blackboard site before the start of the course.

• The Blackboard site will include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid‑term course evaluations.

• The position will require the student to outline a teaching module for future online teaching assistants. This module must include documents for preparing new teaching assistants, troubleshooting tips, and information on fostering a productive working relationship with a professor.

• Perform other related duties as requested.

In addition to the duties described above

• Prepare and deliver one class lecture in consultation with the instructor.

• Assist with clinical supervision sessions, including observing, providing oral and written feedback, and supporting small‑group learning activities.

• Facilitate discussions or in‑class activities as needed.

• Assist with special projects, course evaluation preparation, and other responsibilities as assigned.

• On‑call one weekend per month to respond to lab equipment alerts.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Differentiated Instruction – Awareness

• Educational Assessment – Awareness

• Educational Technologies – Awareness

• Oral and Written Communication – Awareness

• Organizational Skills – Awareness

• Student Learning Outcomes – Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified

Title:

Teaching Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
37.5/03/CE

Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($20.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

Mon - Sun

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Location:

Homewood Campus

Department name:
Counseling

Personnel area:
School of Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.