Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten Dual Language - Tyler Heights Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

32d•Onsite

About The Position

In a Dual Language Immersion model of instruction, assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Bilingual/Biliterate English and the partner language of the Dual Language Immersion Program native or near native required.

Nice To Haves

Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher as group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
Prepares and organizes a variety of instructional materials for the classroom, student groups, and individual students. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays.
Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
Accompanies students on field trips.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and special committees; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
Collaborates with school-based dual language immersion team and program stakeholders to uphold the integrity of the district's dual langauge immersion program.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.