Instructional Assistant - CES

Young World Physical Education; Chincoteague (VA); On-site; USD 22,071 - 33,394; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Chincoteague, Virginia is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support teachers in the classroom. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, monitoring students, and managing classroom activities.

Minimum qualifications include a ParaPro Certification and an associate degree preference. The role offers a salary range of $22,071 to $33,394 per year with additional requirements including a criminal justice background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students preferred.
• ParaPro Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom organization and preparation.
• Instruct small groups of students under teacher supervision.
• Monitors students and provides classroom coverage.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, and computation skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Education

Associate degree preferred

ParaPro Certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title

Teaching Assistant

Contract Length

181 days

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by performing tasks assigned and directed by the teacher. The teacher's instructions must not infringe upon the responsibilities reserved for the certified teacher. It is vital that both the teacher and the Teaching Assistant fully understand the limitations and purpose of the assistant.

Essential Duties

• Assists with organizing and preparing the classroom and instructional materials; gathers resources and related supplies.
• Instructs small groups of students in various subject areas under the teacher's supervision, and works with individual students who require additional help with assignments.
• Provides guidance and encourages the development of literacy and social skills.
• Monitors students and provides classroom coverage when the teacher is away.
• Performs administrative duties such as making copies, recording attendance, grading papers, and other related tasks.
• Provides supervision during recreation, special events, field trips, and other activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• previous experience working with students preferred.
• ParaPro Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic reading, writing, and computation skills.
• Has good physical and emotional health.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so others may understand clearly in regular classrooms, outdoors, and on the phone; physical agility to lift to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background Check, Fingerprinting, and TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Principal and Teacher

EEO Statement

The Accomack County School System is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, or military service in its employment practices.

Position Type and Salary

Full-Time – $22,071 to $33,394 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]