POSITION:                                                       Hours:  8:15am – 3:00pm;
Teacher Assistant                                              or 8:30 – 3:00pm additional 1 hr of duty;
(10-month position)                                            Thursdays to 4:00pm (4 times per year)
Lunch 50 minutes/ 25 minutes when on duty                       
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Assist the teacher in the classroom.

 

1.  Work with the small groups or individual students as directed by the

         teacher using specified materials.

1.   Assist in the physical care of the students and/or classroom as

needed by situation and department. (including feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulation as needed)

1.   Prepare instructional materials as directed.
2.   Perform clerical duties necessary for efficient functioning of the class (i.e. obtain supplies and media equipment, correct papers, create classroom materials and use computer/library for research.
3.   Help to maintain orderly procedure during assigned duties and emergency drills.

       

2. Assist outside the classroom

 

1. Accompany students and assist in all out of class activities.
2. Assist on class trips.
3. Assist other students or staff as needed.

 

3. Assume supportive duty assignments

 

1. Substitute for classroom teachers school wide as needed (teacher meetings, absences, professional development, etc.) as directed by supervisor and/or their designee.
2. Supervise breakfast/lunch/recess programs as required in the department.
3. Accompany/assist students as needed. (related services, nurse’s office, etc.)

 
RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interact and communicate effectively with students throughout the school day.
2. Foster an atmosphere conducive to learning. 
3. Assist teacher by observing student behavior and keeping behavior logs/charts as needed.
4. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
1  Certification
1.1 New York State Teacher Assistant certification level 1, 2, 3 or continuing certification as a Teaching Assistant required.

1.  High School Diploma

2. Communication Skills
   1. Sign Language Skills required (SCPI, ASLPI or equivalent minimum rating of intermediate required)     
3. Ability to work with others, report to work on time, perform all functions of the position and maintain professional conduct

 
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Display flexibility, patience, good judgment and dependability
2. Ability to perform job functions with attention to time and attendance.
3. Possess mature personality and good interactive skills.
4. Respond responsibly in crises situations.
5. Display a positive attitude towards children and understand their growth and development.

 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Classroom Teacher, Department Supervisor
Distribution:
Department Supervisor
Administrative Position Description File
Personnel File     
                                               
                                            “An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”