Teacher Assistant

TEACHER ASSISTANT

4-Day Week (Tuesday-Friday) 167 Work Days

1.The Teacher Assistant works closely and assists the classroom teacher with academic and/or behavioral implementation and support, which may include teaching a small reading, math or other groups daily.
2. The Teacher Assistant receives the same extensive training and coaching that the classroom teachers do.
3. Assist faculty members in the classroom setting and outside the classroom setting to implement the curriculum
4. Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, intervention)
5. Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans
6. Receive training in RE-1 Valley District pedagogy and curriculum, and assessment in order to be maximally effective with students.
7. Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., before- and after-school care, playground monitoring, etc.)
8. Any other duties as assigned


*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or above.


Wage: minimum $16.79 *dependent on experience


SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Commitment to the Mission and Vision of RE-1 Valley School District • Understands and supports the culture of the school • Love of educating children • Ability to learn and assist in implementing a variety of curricula (phonics, mathematics, P.E.) • Ability to impart a love of learning to young people • Exhibits patience and kindness towards students • Creative in assisting students with problem-solving • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment • Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers • Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, instructional coach, and administration • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both students and adults • Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap

BENEFITS: Will be paid the same benefit package offered to all other full-time employees in the district. Must be finger printed and bring proof to both the principal and the HR staff at the admin building that they have completed the finger print requirement before going to work in a classroom or school.