What are the responsibilities and job description for the KG/1st Grade Teacher Aide position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
School Operations
- Follow Christian-based philosophy and principles, plan, prepare and teach the prescribed curriculum for the grade and/or subject area(s) s/he is teaching
- Implement, execute, and measure academic success at the classroom level. Assist with the ongoing review and improvement processes and procedures related to the school
- Work cooperatively and interact positively with students, parents, staff and community
- Oversees classroom discipline and escalate issues to appropriate personnel, as applicable
- Supervise co-curricular activities, as needed
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
- Participate and attend school functions
- Provide leadership in ensuring a positive and cooperative culture and climate exists within the school
- Must believe in Christian-based philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth and adults
- Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing at-risk youth, is desired
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with other disciplines in problem solving
- Has a personal belief in God's ability to change lives
