26 Teacher Assistant

• High school diploma and 48 semester hours OR

• High school diploma and Associates degree or higher OR

• High school diploma and at least silver score on Workkeys

• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.

• General knowledge of student handbook rules.

• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency

• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.

• Ability to motivate students.

• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

• Ability to perform general clerical duties.

• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

• Ability to operate common office machines.

• Ability to maintain basic files and records.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• Assist teacher with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.

• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.

• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.

• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.

• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and

• Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes

• Participates in staff development workshops.

• Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.

• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

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