i-CARE - after Care Teaching Assistant

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 18,763 - 26,724; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an i-CARE Teacher's Assistant to supervise and assist students in a before and after school program. This role involves reinforcing academic skills, supporting students with special needs, and ensuring a safe environment during activities. The Assistant will work part-time, approximately 3–4 hours per day, with a starting hourly rate of $16.51 plus an additional $1 through referendum funds. Ideal candidates should be able to maintain confidentiality and establish supportive relationships with diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students during school programs ensuring compliance with standards.
• Assist and guide students during homework time.
• Support students with special needs in daily activities.

Skills

Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to establish supportive relationships with special needs students

Tools

Personal computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Purpose

The i-CARE Teacher's Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator to oversee students in a before and after school program, ensuring compliance with Indiana Afterschool Standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students during homework time to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement STEAM activities.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with program behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly environment, and keep students on task.
• Supervises non‑instructional areas such as snack time, bus duty, playground duty and corridor surveillance.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Supports the Site Coordinator/Assistant Site Coordinator with daily cleanup of the i‑CARE area to assist custodial staff.
• Provides assistance to students with special needs and disabilities to maximize inclusion and progress toward IEP objectives.
• Assists students with disabilities in activities of daily living to enable participation in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.
• May assist in training other teaching assistants.

Additional Duties

• Assist Site Coordinator & Assistant Site Coordinator as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be all‑inclusive.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations needed to assist students.
• Ability to use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisors as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Terms of Employment

Less than 12 months; 3–4 hours per day (2:30 pm–5:30 pm or 2 pm–6 pm depending on site).

Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook.

Starting hourly rate: $16.51, with an additional $1 per hour through referendum funds.