Teacher Assistant - Part Time - Clanton Elementary School

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant for the Home School location within the Teaching & Learning department for a 9-month term. The role supports the classroom teacher and helps maintain an effective learning environment.

You will assist with small-group instruction, student records, and basic clerical tasks while ensuring safety, punctuality, and confidentiality in daily school operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• WorkKeys assessment (Applied Math, Workplace Documents, Business Writing) or 2 years of college/Associate's Degree.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Board may accept alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school.
• Plan regularly with the assigned teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce materials.
• Guide independent or remedial work as set by the teacher.
• Assist in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep charts and records of students' performances.
• Prepare materials for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, typing, and operate audiovisual equipment.
• Assist teachers with basic physical needs of students.
• Be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality of school-related information.
• Follow Board of Education policies.
• Attend other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

WorkKeys assessment or 2 years college/associate degree

Demonstrated aptitude for work

Board-approved alternatives

Job description

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant

Job Category:

Classified

Department/Group:

Teaching & Learning

Term of Contract:

9 months

Location:

Home School

Travel Required:

No

Level/Salary Range:

Certified -$35 per hour

Non-Certified - $25 per hour

Position Type:

Part Time

Reports to:

School Principal

Job Description

To assist school personnel in providing an appropriate educational program.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school.
• Plan regularly with the assigned teacher.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce materials introduced by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, or remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
• Assist teachers with basic physical needs of students.
• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
• Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
• Be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school system with the general public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Perform other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when assigned by the principal.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Possess physical and emotional ability to lift up to 50 pounds, to move about as required to perform tasks associated with job requirements. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Qualifications/Education/Certifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent
2. Must meet highly qualified status by taking and passing the three parts of the WorkKeys Assessment (Applied Math, Work Place Documents, and Business Writing), OR have at least 2 years (48 credits or 60 quarters) from an accredited college OR an Associate's Degree documented on an official transcript.
3. Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.