CGIS Teacher Assistant - Regular/Special Education-Multiple positions available

Maryville City School District•Maryville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Teacher Assistant was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. These teaching assistant positions will have both regular education and special education responsibilities, serving various roles throughout the contract day. This posting will also include at least one part time CDC teaching assistant. This position reports to the Principal. Various positions work various hours- Daily hourly range is 4-5.5 hours per day.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare/maintain accurate records.
Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings.
Ability to gather and/or collate data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with similar types of data.
Ability to utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.
Problem solving ability to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work with constant interruptions.
Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).
High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reads stories, listens to students read, provides writing assistance, reinforces English lessons, provides spelling practice, facilitates computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
Assists Teachers with classroom assignments, tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
Attends meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing academic objectives.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons, pencils, paper, teaching supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel (e.g. performs hearing/visual screening, oral/written testing, types newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective job functions.