Teacher Assistant

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace-Center-For-Girl in Florida is seeking an education assistant to support Teacher Advisors with lessons, tutoring, and classroom activities, adapting to individual student needs. The role requires collaboration, attention to data entry, and adherence to school policies.

The position may involve evening/weekend work, travel as needed, and participation in after-hours program activities to support girls and families. A pre-employment background screening is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.
• Participates in parent conferences, as needed.
• Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
• Interacts with volunteers to support program activities.
• Enters data into ETO and school board information systems as assigned.
• Assists teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

Skills

Data entry

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing assistance to Teacher Advisors in academic and classroom activities and provides remedial or individual academic support/tutoring to students based on individual need.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.
• Participates in parent conferences, as needed.
• Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
• Interact with volunteers to support program/organizational activities.
• Enters data into ETO (and school board information systems as assigned).
• Assists the teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.

Other Requirements

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Education Degree.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies, preferred.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
• Proficiency with the use of computers to enter data daily.

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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