Elementary Teacher Assistant

JOB/POSITION SUMMARY: To assist certified staff in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environments in order that students may learn effectively and provide instructional, social, and emotional support for students based on their individual needs.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal of McGrath Elementary

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($14-$25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.) At-will employment based on annual evaluation in accordance with this job description. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience working with a diverse population of children preferred
  
  

Certificates/Licenses

• Missouri teaching certificate in any subject area is preferred
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction to students as designated by the principal or classroom teacher
• Supports classrooms that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment and reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
• Supervises students in all areas of the school grounds and off school grounds when involved in school activities
• Monitors tasks in both large and small group interactions
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Completes other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

The requirements described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, handbooks, policy books.
• Ability to write general correspondence using correct grammar
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals, administrators, parents, and students
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define and solve problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and to understand abstract and concrete concepts
• Ability to use available information and develop realistic long-term and short-term plans for curricular goals
  
  

Technical Skills

• Ability to utilize multiple computer programming systems (Google Suite, email, Canvas, Student/Staff Information Systems, etc.)
• Proficient with Excel/Google Sheets, Microsoft Word/Docs, and Microsoft Powerpoint/Google Slides
• Use of basic office equipment - copier, fax, phone system, security system, intercoms
  
  

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, while prioritizing to meet deadlines
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The employee must speak, talk, see, hear, and sit for long periods of time on a regular basis
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print
• The employee must frequently bend, reach above the head, as well as forward, and use fine motor skills.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity. The classroom/library setting is typically quiet, but with occasional presence in the cafeteria and/or school assemblies, the noise level is moderate to very loud
• The employee must have the ability to work in unpredictable circumstances, with frequent engagement with various stakeholders
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas depending on the needs of the building