Title I Teacher Assistant

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation seeks a Title I Teacher Assistant at Smith Elementary to support instructional activities, reinforce reading and math, and help create a safe, on-task learning environment under supervision of certified staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, supervision during lunch, bus duty, field trips, and documentation of student progress, with hourly pay between $17.07 and $18.47 and a 29.5-hour week, plus $1/hour referendum funds.

Qualifications

• Must agree to become Highly Qualified upon hiring.
• Contract: less than 12-month (180 days).
• Work schedule: 5.9 hours per day, 29.5 hours weekly.
• Hourly rate: $17.07–$18.47 based on experience; referendum adds $1/hr.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills.
• Classroom Management: assist with behavioral management to maintain an on-task learning environment.
• Student Supervision: supervise students in lunch, bus duty, playground, halls, and field trips.
• Assessment & Grading: assist with administering and correcting classroom exercises and tests.
• Materials & Prep: prepare and distribute educational materials; support lesson planning.
• School Support: assist counseling or administration; help with record-keeping of student performance.
• Safety & Compliance: follow safety rules and proper procedures for student assistance.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Classroom help

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Copiers/Office Equipment

Job description

Title I Teacher Assistant at Smith Elementary.

Position Purpose

The ideal Teaching Assistant is a dedicated individual who deeply cares about students and the quality of their school experience. Working under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the primary goal of this role is to help students achieve tangible success in their learning outcomes by directly supporting classroom instruction and serving as a collaborative, supportive adult alongside certified teachers and school staff. By handling non-professional duties and providing focused instructional aid, the Teaching Assistant enables the educational team to optimize the learning environment and enhance the overall academic program.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructional Support: Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills. Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Classroom Management: Assists with behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensuring a safe, engaging, and "on-task" learning environment.
• Student Supervision: Supervises students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study halls, and field trips.
• Assessment & Grading: Assists certified staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Materials & Prep: Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials; assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• School Support: Assists counseling or building administration as needed; assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

NOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Academic Proficiency: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to assist students with core arithmetic operations. Ability to support reading and writing tasks.
• Communication: Effective writing and verbal communication skills; ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisors.
• Technical Skills: Ability to understand and use personal computers and software (e.g., Google Workspace) and standard office equipment like copiers.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff.
• Discretion: Strict ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and sensitive information.
• Adaptability: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and perform "other related duties" as assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands / Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during student activities (recess, bus duty, field trips).

Qualification & Terms of Employment

• Requirement: Must agree to become "Highly Qualified" upon hiring. (Certification options provided).
• Less than 12-month contract-180 days
• 5.9 hours per day/29.5 hours per week
• Classification: Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix.
• Hourly Rate: $17.07-18.47 (based on experience).
• An additional $1 per hour will be paid through referendum funds.
• Guidelines: All other conditions as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook.

Hiring Manager: Casey Voelz - [e-mail]

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