Teacher Assistant II - ISS

Allen Independent School District (TX)•Allen, TX

58d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a well-organized smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Obtain Paraprofessional Certificate
Ability to work well with children
Knowledge of general office equipment
At least one (1) year of successful experience as a teacher assistant with primarily clerical duties or other comparable work experience
Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration might find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in drill exercises.
Observes student behavior and reports to teacher problems and related circumstances.
Assists with and checks pupil's seat work.
Listens to children read and assists in storytelling.
Instructs students in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Assists pupils in need of special attention.
Corrects homework, workbooks, etc.
Prepares instructional materials under teacher direction.
Assists in administration of teacher made tests.
Assists with arts and crafts activities.
Assists with supervision of instructional games.
Checks, marks, and corrects pupils work according to specific teacher instruction.
Performs teacher assistant-clerical duties as needed.
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
May supervise children in regular classroom while teacher attends ARD meeting.
Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.
Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.
Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.