Teacher Assistant

Description

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description 

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

Supervisor: Lead Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Prepared Date: 04/26/2021 

Summary 

An effective Teacher Assistant works with the Teacher and lead Teacher to implement the school instructional program and provides strong instructional support to peers and other staff members. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Teacher and Lead Teacher to implement the instructional program in our facility. Our Teacher Assistant will be responsible to ensure he/she meets all program goals and requirements set forth by the Lead Teacher and utilizing all the necessary resources provided to help the Teacher and Lead Teacher to meet all program curriculum requirements and to ensure all unaccompanied children student needs are met. Our Teacher Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of an effective instructional model incorporating a blended teaching model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Uphold our educational policies and integrate the common core government guidelines into each class curriculum.

Implement benchmarks for students, assist with the tracking of progress towards those goals, and report student achievement as required by the Teacher/Lead Teacher.

Implement programs that improve staff performance that results in student and organizational success.

Provide support to the school’s network of instructional leaders and assist those leaders to make the school a better place.

Respond immediately to concerns from students, school administrators, or facilities managers.

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how a job relates to others; uses resources effectively. 

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date. 

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. 

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 

Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development. 

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals. 

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. 

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. 

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. 

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions. 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 

Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities. 

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for the position; keeps self well groomed. 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary, to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. 

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas. 

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions. 

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. 

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner. 

Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. 

Qualifications 

Ability and willingness to develop his/her instructional skills under the direct supervision of the Teacher, Lead Teacher and Assistant Lead Teacher

Education and/or Experience  

Minimum of a high school diploma from an accredited high school preferably with some college credits

Minimum of 2 years of work experience

Language Skills  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public. 

Mathematical Skills  

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Computer Skills  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Paycom, and Electronic Case Management software. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  

Valid Texas Driver's License  

Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Notes

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen is recognized. 

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience  

Minimum of a high school diploma from an accredited high school preferably with some college credits

Minimum of 2 years of work experience