DLI Teacher Assistant (Spanish Immersion) (TEA)

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Part time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a part-time instructional assistant to support teachers in daily classroom activities, manage routine tasks, and monitor student learning across pre-kindergarten to primary grades.

The role involves reinforcing skills, assisting with instructional activities, supervising during meals and transitions, and helping with field trips and classroom management as described in the posting.

Qualifications

Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Fluency in Spanish required.
Title I assistants: 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree or pass Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

Follow instructional schedule with assistant staff.
Reinforce classroom skills to groups of students.
Assist with instructional activities and library tasks.
Help students with assignments or academic problems.
Work with groups of assigned students.
Monitor safety, work and study habits.

Skills

Classroom management

Confidential records

Communication with teachers

Observation and reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or Associate degree (Title I)

Job description

General Responsibilities

This is instructional support work in providing assistance to teachers in the daily management and instruction of students. An employee in this class is responsible for performing clerical and instructional tasks to relieve teachers of routine activities and to help carry out daily classroom activities. The work involves observing and reporting on the behavior and learning of students, and may be assigned to a pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or special classroom or a computer learning center/lab, closely monitoring the needs of children including basic personal needs, physical help and occasional restraint. All important aspects of the work are subject to detailed and specific procedures which employees follow closely.

Follow instructional schedule developed by personnel working with assistant.
Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups.
Assist with instructional activities, (e.g., reads to groups of students, provides library assistance, records information for younger students, listens to students).
Help students with special assignments or academic problems.
Work with groups of assigned students.
Encourage safety, work and study habits.
Assist with daily routine tasks, such as cafeteria duty, bus duty, money collection, hall duty, checking student's work, etc.
Prepare instructional materials as requested.
Assist in fire drill and other building security procedures as requested.
Perform designated learning tasks with students, going over lessons, topics and exercises; demonstrate or explain lessons, ask questions and prompt students for answers; use supplementary learning materials and aids.
Monitor activities in drawing, writing, independent study and other classroom activities.
Escort students on field trips and at school; escort and assist students in physical and playground activities; accompany children to restrooms and assists with toilet if necessary.
Maintain bulletin boards, student records for daily attendance, lunch tickets, health charts and classroom supplies.
May work with students requiring individual or close attention.
Perform related work as required.

Essential Tasks

Follow instructional schedule developed by personnel working with assistant.
Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups.
Assist with instructional activities, (e.g., reads to groups of students, provides library assistance, records information for younger students, listens to students).
Help students with special assignments or academic problems.
Work with groups of assigned students.
Encourage safety, work and study habits.
Assist with daily routine tasks, such as cafeteria duty, bus duty, money collection, hall duty, checking student's work, etc.
Prepare instructional materials as requested.
Assist in fire drill and other building security procedures as requested.
Perform designated learning tasks with students, going over lessons, topics and exercises; demonstrate or explain lessons, ask questions and prompt students for answers; use supplementary learning materials and aids.
Monitor activities in drawing, writing, independent study and other classroom activities.
Escort students on field trips and at school; escort and assist students in physical and playground activities; accompany children to restrooms and assists with toilet if necessary.
Maintain bulletin boards, student records for daily attendance, lunch tickets, health charts and classroom supplies.
May work with students requiring individual or close attention.
Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED. The applicant must be fluent in Spanish.

Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher. Some experience working with children.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Reports To Principal

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Salary

Salary Range: From/To

Hourly Rate: $16.39

Estimated Hours per Week: 25

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

Benefits