Teacher Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 student’s 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;
• Assist in the control of student behavior in agreement with the student handbook;
• Create and maintain 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;

None

Performs other related work as required.

• General Office Equipment
• Personal Computer

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

• 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;
• Ability to use initiative and judgment during both indoor and outdoor…