Teacher Assistant: Elementary - Monarch Annapolis

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant: Elementary assists instructional staff in implementing academic or specialized programs and performs non-instructional tasks that support teaching and learning. The role includes working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, assisting with instructional planning and evaluation, observing and assessing student progress, participating in staff development, and preparing instructional materials. Work is planned and carried out under the direction of the principal and professional staff. This position is at a Title I school and requires at least 48 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment, in addition to the other stated qualifications. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Previous training or experience in an educational or instructional environment is preferred. The role involves an indoor office or school setting, with sitting and keyboarding for between one-third and two-thirds of the time, moderate noise, and lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds for less than one-third of the time. The position is listed as 10 months, 191 days, and 7 hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
For work in a Title I-funded school, at least 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES.
Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in educating students.
Ability to demonstrate patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment when working with students, teachers, administrators, coworkers, and parents.
Ability to use a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learners’ needs.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
For advancement or placement at the higher grade as described, successful completion of 30 semester-hour credits earned after July 1, 1993, from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
Higher-grade promotional consideration also requires maintaining an effective and orderly work environment, complying consistently with general office procedures and the AACPS Employee Handbook, demonstrating discretion and excellent customer service, and maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous training and/or experience in an educational or instructional environment.
Proficiency with business technology applications, such as video or web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher.
Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet students’ individual needs.
Organize materials for student groups and individuals, and set up learning stations, laboratories, and activity centers.
Supervise students during activities and assist students who are having difficulty.
Lead or facilitate group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation, and individual work.
Prepare instructional materials, including posters, charts, transparencies, game boards, and cards.
Assist with bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays.
Observe students, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and progress with instructional staff.
Assist instructional staff with classroom supervision; may supervise lunch, playground, and bus duties as directed.
Assist with administering tests and other assessment instruments and record data on forms, charts, and other records.
Perform clerical tasks such as correcting student work and tests, taking daily attendance, and maintaining student folders and records.
Work with teachers and students on special projects, lessons, and assignments.
Assist with storing, inventorying, and requisitioning instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
Help organize and maintain laboratories, learning stations, work areas, and other instructional settings.
Attend and actively participate in staff development activities.
Refer or accompany disruptive students to the principal.
Accompany students on field trips.
Assist with developing and implementing daily lesson plans as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same or a lower classification.