Teacher Assistant

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This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Effectively utilizes school technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending all training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with Federal and State law and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Assist in the supervision of learning activities by providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work.
• Works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order and reinforces rules of the school and classroom.
• Escorts students to time out and/or the principal’s office.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers’ pre‑planning sessions.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities.
• Prepares instructional reports and complete required forms, schedules, and other data as required.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, copying, stapling, filing, assembling and locating materials, laminating, etc.
• Help monitor duties in hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty.
• Models citizenship and lessons for students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports any pertinent information to the Principal in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Assists in the control of student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
• Creates and maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Enrich job skills through continuing education and professional development activities and assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up‑to‑date.

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Performs other related work as required.

General Office Equipment, Personal Computer.

Education and Experience:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. College experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Texas driver’s license.

• Knowledge of Cityscape Schools mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure.
• Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws governing education.
• Knowledge of office machines and classroom equipment.
• Knowledge of basic remedial teaching methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of classroom methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for dealing with aggressive students.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of behavior management principles.
• Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the use of specific computer applications involving word processing, data entry, and standard report generation.
• Knowledge of techniques for securing cooperation of students and arousing interest in learning activities:
• Ability to use routine word processing software and familiarity with basic computer operations.
• Ability to assist students in remediation studies.
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