Certificated Teacher Resource (Teacher assistant, teacher aide, tutor)

University of North Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking a Certificated Teacher Resource (CTR) to assist in the academic program for grades 7-12 and support resource center operations. This full-time position (40 hours/week) requires CTRs to model professionalism and represent the school in interactions with students and the community.

The CTR will grade student work, provide feedback, tutor groups in Math/ELA and other subjects, and help implement PPEP and PATHWAYS plans, while ensuring a safe and

Qualifications

• Understand the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Demonstrate respect for differences in values, languages, and customs.
• Possess excellent organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills.
• General understanding of instructional strategies for middle and secondary students.
• General knowledge of California Common Standards in core subjects.
• Proficient with standard software applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Grade student work within 72 hours of receipt.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Follow grading rigor reference guide.
• Provide tutoring sessions to small groups in Math, ELA, Social Science, and other subjects.
• Support each student’s PPEP.
• Assist and monitor Naviance surveys.
• Communicate with students and parents about events and progress.
• Assist teachers with testing and supervision.
• Attend trainings and professional development.
• Maintain a safe, organized resource center.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communications

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of a general education teacher, the successful candidate will assist in the academic program in grades 7-12, and support operations of the resource center. Certificated Teacher Resource (CTRs) are a key part of each resource center’s instructional team. The CTR position is full-time, 40 hours per week. CTRs are role models for our students, and are expected to look, act, and speak, as representatives of the school at all times.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Understand the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for differences in values, languages, and customs among home, school, and community
• Possess excellent organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills
• General understanding of instructional strategies for middle and secondary students
• General knowledge of California Common Standards in core subject areas (math, science, social science, English)
• Standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

• Grade student work within 72 hours of receipt
• Provide constructive feedback to students
• Follow grading rigor reference guide
• Provide tutoring sessions to small group of students in Math, ELA, Social Science, Physical & Life Sciences, Pathways Exhibition, CTE & General Electives and VAPA & World Languages
• Support each individual student’s PATHWAYS PERSONALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (PPEP)
• Assist and monitor the completion of all Naviance surveys
• Sign and abide by all educational testing affidavits
• Communicate with students and parents, related to school events, academic engagement, and progress
• Assist teachers with testing and supervision
• Attend required trainings, meetings or professional development opportunities throughout the school year
• Assist in conducting student home visits
• Support teachers with resource center management, related to a safe environment and supportive school culture
• Support teachers with the development of a monthly resource center calendar
• Partner with instructional staff to develop a field trip plan that is aligned to the school’s annual instructional plan
• Guest Speaker/Pathway Exhibition Panel Assistance
• CTR should support the RC in making connections with local community members to serve as guest speakers and/or Pathway Exhibition panel members
• CTR should partner with teachers to make connections within the community
• CTR should help maintain a clean, organized learning environment for students
• Provide training and support to new CTRs
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing marketing and community outreach activities and events to ensure students and parents are aware of the school as a free public option.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing student retention activities and strategies to ensure no student drops out and current and previous students are aware of the school as a free public option.
• Other duties as assigned