Temporary Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: $15.00 Hourly (M-F)

Dept./School:

TRS Fees will be deducted if employed more than 4.5 months

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate degree or higher; preferred.

Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university;

preferred.

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test.

Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience:

One year experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions: 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).

Environment: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel. Frequent prolonged and 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 and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.