Teacher Assistant

Rockbridge County School District•Lexington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant provides assistance to the classroom teacher in the management, instruction, and personal care of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility.

Requirements

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED)
The Teacher Assistant must possess the ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward all students.
He or she will work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
He or she must be willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques with students, as needed.
He or she must be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification (if required for specific student assignment).
He or she must possess the ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Candidate must possess good moral character.

Nice To Haves

Sixty hours of college credit preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts
Assists in delivering instruction to students
Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate the students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts
Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher(s) and/or students in clean up activities, etc.)
Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
Assists in ensuring the adequate supervision for students
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assists classroom teacher in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs
Assists the teacher(s) in grading student work
Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed
Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another, as requested
Assists in proper maintenance of students' records, under the supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher(s) and/or building administrator(s)
Assists with toileting, feeding, cleaning, and positioning of students, as needed
Assists in medical related duties, i.e. catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assisted breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy, as needed
Assists in carry over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision, as needed
Attends required meetings and inservices
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date
Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices