Teacher Assistant
Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium•Ann Arbor, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for performing a variety of supportive functions that relate to building and student supervision, recreational programs, instructional support, and non-instructional duties. This is a full time position requiring regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements
- Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
- Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
- Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet.
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: Associates or Bachelor's degree. 60 credit hours from approved post secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability to complete additional 30 hours.
- Have passing score on one of the following state approved academic assessments: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) ETS ParaPro Assessment
- Experience working with special education students
- Experience working with school-aged children
- Must be able to perform academic work at the level of assignment (K-8 or secondary)
- CPI training or willingness to be trained
- Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
- Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
- Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.
- Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV carts.
- The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred
- ABA training desired
- Willingness to be trained in the areas of: seizure protocol, administering medications, asthma/allergy care, and other areas as needed
Responsibilities
- Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher(s)' request
- Assist teacher(s) in maintaining discipline and other functions
- Assist with set-up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units
- Handle attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher(s)
- Assist in assembly and set up of bulletin board materials and in keeping displays current
- Escort children to and from various rooms
- Monitor activities to ensure safety of students, classmates and other staff
- Maintenance and disciplinary activities in lunchroom and in other school settings
- Assist students with bus arrival and departure
- Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills
- Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials
- Work together as a team with teacher(s) and other support staff
- Assist students with self-care needs, which may include personal hygiene and toileting
- Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members
- Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress
- Monitor activities to ensure safety of student, classmates and other staff
- Accompany students on field trips
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
