What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant (multiple) position at Secondary Campus (Middle & HS)?
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Rapoport Academy strives to transform students’ trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and shared core values. As a part of our mission, we are always looking for highly effective, diverse teachers, support staff, and leaders to add to our team.
Why Work at RAPS?
Looking for a supportive school environment? We are a public charter school focused on innovative practices in education & a place for teachers to GROW!
- Small Class Size: We cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students. This allows teachers to really get to know their students and their families.
- Supportive Teaching Team: We offer instructional coaching, content support, mentoring, highly qualified teaching assistants, & professional development. RAPS is a place where teachers GROW.
- Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress Code: We want you to enjoy teaching! And part of that is making sure you are comfortable. We have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here.
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Meet Paraprofessional Highly Qualified standards
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Work cooperatively with general education teacher to ensure high quality instruction for students most at risk for academic struggle.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students, small groups and/or whole group.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Keep anecdotal documentation as needed for small group instruction.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Communicate student needs to appropriate staff and leaders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Salary : $26,000
