EC Cluster Teacher Assistant

Union County Public Schools • Monroe, NC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher in providing direct and indirect services to students with disabilities as assigned. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, and may lead small group activities. Employee assists teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. An EC Teacher Assistant job is to assist a teacher and reinforce the instruction taught in the classroom to students. This can include going over lessons with students individually, answering questions or grading assignments. A teacher assistant may be asked to supervise the students outside of the classroom on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunch time and on field trips.

Requirements

• Must meet Highly Qualified standards for paraprofessionals.
• Associate's Degree or a minimum of 48 hours of college credit.
• Verified HQ status from another source such as Workkeys Occupational Profile Assessment for Teacher Assistants.
• Paraprofessional Praxis Test and/or Paraprofessional Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide teacher directed instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities.
• Participate in training and complete duties for individual students with disabilities, including tube feedings, catheterization, and toileting assistance.
• Provide non-instructional support to classroom teacher in performing duties such as snack, lunch, and bulletin boards.
• Participate in training and implement learned skills in the use of assistive technology and other educational devices.
• Supervise students to provide academic support and enforce school rules and discipline.
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms to students, teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Serve as a positive role model for students in attitude, actions, speech, and dress.
• Administer assistance to the classroom teacher in reading, storytelling, and other appropriate activities.
• Perform clerical duties to assist in the delivery of instructional materials.
• Prepare notes, reports, and data collection information regarding student performance.
• Provide assistance to individual children in need of special attention.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree