Elementary Academic Teaching Assistant (Please apply with Parker Performing Arts - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

1d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

All employees of Parker Performing Arts School will work together to achieve our school’s vision and mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek an academic teaching assistant who can assist teachers in planning and providing individual and group instruction to students while monitoring and reporting student progress regarding behavior and performance.

Requirements

48 semester hours from an accredited college, an associate degree, or proof of successfully passing the Para-Professional PRAXIS exam.
Some experience in the supervision of youth and providing instruction to individuals or groups, preferably in an educational setting.
Effective communication, organizational, and delegation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High School or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

Passion for the arts in education.
Experience in charter schools
Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor students assigned in the classroom during educational activities.
Ensure safety of students under supervision.
Effectively manage students under supervision including the enforcement of school rules and policies.
Assist students with work and lessons, including those requiring remedial, or learning disability effort.
Assist classroom teachers by providing individual and group instruction to students, including the preparation and presentation of lessons.
Assist in the supervision and guidance of students in a variety of academic or non-academic settings including one-on-one or tutorial activities.
Collect and organize program data; prepare data for required reports; maintain records and files.
Service and maintain the confidence and cooperation of children.
Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students.
Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Provide student progress updates.
Maintain appropriate classroom management.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Deliver instruction to students.

Benefits

health
vision
dental
health savings account (HSA)
flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short and long-term disability
critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
voluntary 401(k)
403(b)
457 retirement plan options