Teacher Assistant - Instructional Bldg. (Anticipated Openings for 2026 - 2027 School Year)

Job Title: Teacher Assistant – Instructional Bldg. Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s) assigned Pay Grade: IS2-187 days
Dept./School: Assigned Campus DAEP Date Revised: July 11, 2024
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To support teaching and administrative staff in meeting the needs of students attending alternative education school in classes such as PE, Art, and core subjects in grades K-12.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Associate’s Degree or minimum of 48 college credits
Paraprofessional Certification for Educational Aide or eligible for certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficient skills in typing, word processing, and file maintenance
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:
Previous successful experience working with children

• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Instructional Support
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Help document student behavior
• Help maintain a neat and orderly workspace
• Assist in the use, care, and maintenance of technology and other equipment.
• Organize and manage student transitions between classes.
• Assist teachers in classrooms as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Coordinate student’s learning needs through classroom teachers

• Student Management
• Work directly with students individually or in small groups as assigned by the teacher
• Monitor students during lunch times
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the schools
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

• Other
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), Occasional light lifting and carrying (more than 45 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.