What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Teacher Assistant position at Hays USD 489?
Job Posting ID: 58
Location(s): Early Childhood Complex
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Classroom
Posted Date: 12/17/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
POSITION INFO
Early Childhood Connections
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Position Contact Information:
Sharon Beougher, Head Start Coordinator, Early Childhood Connections
785-623-2430 sbeougher@usd489.com
Job Description
General Function:
To assist teacher and share responsibilities to ensure a well-managed center.
To assist teacher and share responsibilities to ensure a well-managed center.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Engages and supports children and families to enhance life skills.
Establishes and maintains rapport with families which is open, honest and caring.
Attends and assists with parent meetings.
Participates in and assists with Parent Conferences as appropriate.
Models skills which promote healthy environments for children.
Assists families in meeting goals including health requirements.
2. Assists in developing and implementing the current education curriculum.
Works with teacher to plan individual child goals and activities.
Participates in on-going child assessment.
Works with the teacher to organize the environment to support children’s development.
Supports children’s learning in every area of the classroom and outdoors.
Participates in team teaching possibilities.
Works with individual children, implementing lesson plans and activities to meet classroom individual goals as well as IEP goals and objectives.
3. Provides a safe and healthy learning environment.
Follows staffing pattern as assigned by teacher to ensure children’s safety.
Performs cleaning and organizing duties as assigned.
Assists teacher in providing positive guidance to children.
Promotes preventative wellness.
4. Maintains an open communication system.
Participates openly in Center Team Meetings.
Practices open communication with staff, families, and volunteers.
Participates in school wide activities.
5. Promotes and respects the Code of Ethical Conduct as set forth by NAEYC.
Maintains a professional manner and appearance at all times.
Insures confidentiality.
Adheres to a mandatory reporting policy for child abuse and neglect.
6. Completes all other duties as assigned.
Scope of position:
Reports to the teacher. Receives moderate supervision from teacher and central office staff. Supervises children and volunteers. Works with 1-8 staff members and volunteers. Position requires decisions regarding duties and responsibilities. Moderate decisions need to be made related to children and families. Assumes supervision of the classroom during the absence of the teacher. Ongoing staff development is an integral part of the position.
Knowledge, skills, and technical ability:
Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Prefer candidates with experience working with young children.
Willing to certify:
CPR
First Aid
Child Development Associates Credential (CDA)
Must pass prior to starting position:
TB Skin Test
Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
Physical Exam
Physical Requirements:
Frequent lifting of 10-25 lbs.
Occasional lifting & moving of 50 lbs.
Bending, squatting, and kneeling occur frequently on a daily basis
Fine manipulation occurs frequently
Requires:
Good communication skills including oral, written, and listening.
Interpersonal skills working with children, volunteers, families and community members.
Ability to make good decisions.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Willingness to work as a team player.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
Working conditions:
Assistants work 98% of the time in the classroom. Conditions include a high noise level and a fast-paced schedule. About 2% of the time is spent working with families or in the community. Must be able to lift, move and handle up to 50 pounds. Position requires much physical activity interacting with children and requires the ability to work in a noisy environment. Office space may be shared with other staff.
Compensation:
Based on the USD 489 Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and benefit package. Compensation will be provided for non-district days worked.
DISTRICT BENEFITS
100% District paid Basic Life Insurance policy ($10,000)
Medical - 4 Plans to choose from.
Dental
Vision
Other optional Ancillary Plans offered
ABOUT USD 489
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and Hays Middle School it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, (785) 623-2400. or email employeeservices@usd489.com
