Classroom Support Specialist II

Elephant's Fork Elementary; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools Elephant's Fork Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant II for a Regular ONE YEAR ONLY position. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to daily instructional activities.

Qualifications include 48 college credits or passing the ParaProfessional Test, plus prior experience with children. The position is full-time with a salary range listed and requires school-based duties and

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.
• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher with instructional activities; assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions; assisting with a variety of tasks to help facilitate daily instruction and activities.
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher.
• Prepares materials for learning and other instructional activities.
• Assists with large group activities.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Reports student problems to teacher and assists with student behavior and classroom management.
• Performs cafeteria, hall, recess, and/or bus duties.
• Assists with lunch, snack, cleanup, lavatory, clothing and washup routines.
• Provides classroom coverage and instructional support for teacher absences
• Participates in inservice training programs as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Confidential information

Student relations

Classroom equipment

Interpersonal skills

Education

48 college credits / ParaPro Test

Job description

Suffolk Public Schools Elephant's Fork Elementary in Suffolk, Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant II for a Regular ONE YEAR ONLY position. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to daily instructional activities.

Qualifications include 48 college credits or passing the ParaProfessional Test, plus prior experience with children. The position is full-time with a salary range listed and requires school-based duties and