Teacher Assistant

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

(Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification.
They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee)

JOB TITLE:                             TEACHER ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:                      School-Based

GRADE:                                  56

FLSA:                                      Non-exempt

REPORTS TO:                         Lead Teacher/Principal

SUPERVISES:                         None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   10 months

QUALIFICATIONS:                Associate Degree or other method of meeting the Teacher Assistant requirements under No Child Left Behind.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Instructional Assistance
   1. Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
   2. Assists in the preparation of materials
   3. Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher
   4. Assists in implementing the planned program
   5. Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
   6. Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
   7. Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
2. Clerical/Technical Assistance
   1. Collects and records money according to established procedures
   2. Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
   3. Performs clerical duties as assigned
   4. Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment
   5. Assembles materials to maximize their use
3. General Classroom Assistance
   1. Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
   2. Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
   3. Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
   4. Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
   5. Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
   6. Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom
   7. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
   8. Must hold or be able to obtain a bus license

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Teacher Assistant job classification within Bertie County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
• Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• Observe general surroundings and activities
• Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish positive relationships with students
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• Work with both children and adults with disabilities
• Talk and hear (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

The work environment characteristics described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. The work is performed in the school.