What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support - Class Size Teacher Assistant position at Ponca City Public Schools?
Ponca City Public Schools
Job Description
Teacher Assistant
Reports to : Assigned Teacher and Building Principal
Supervises : N / A
Qualifications : 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Job Goal : Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.
Employment Terms : 10 Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch
FLSA Classification : Nonexempt
Evaluation : Annually by Site Principal
Physical Demands : This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements : Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and / or operate equipment; lift / move up to 15 pounds
Occasional Requirements : Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift / move up to 25 pounds
Visual Requirements : Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing / Speaking Requirements : Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include :
- Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;
- Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
- Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
- Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher, secretary, or principal.
- Assists in assembling and hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
- Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, and etc.
- Escorts children to and from various rooms.
- Demonstrates understanding of children and their learning needs, by taking direction from the Certified Teacher.
- Performs related services as needed under the direction of the teacher.
- Assists with various duties as assigned by principal.
- Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher.
- Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.
