Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbus, IN, seeks an instructional support assistant to help certified staff reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction. You will work with students individually and in small groups to support learning and participate in field trips and non-instructional supervision.

The role emphasizes assisting with records, behavior management, and collaboration with teachers to meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to use Word, Excel and other software.
• Ability to work with students at varying ability levels.
• Commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction.
• Support students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom preparations and materials.
• Supervise non-instructional activities and field trips.
• Maintain student records of learning and performance.
• Assist with behavior management.

Skills

Instructional support

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PCs / Software

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students 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 assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other teaching assistants

Additional Duties

• Assist counseling or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and 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, employees 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 supervisor 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.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Terms Of Employment

Less than 12 month

Grade 5 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix

Full Benefits

Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook

Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.76-18.08 based on experience

An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum funds

Hiring Manager: Jeff Backmeyer - [e-mail]

Learn More About Columbus

https://www.columbustalent.com/