Title I Teaching Assistant - Elementary

Alpine School District; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,298 - 30,334; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is hiring for the position of Title I Teaching Assistant - Kindergarten Elementary. This role provides essential support to the instructional program by assisting with small groups of students and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Applicants should be at least 16 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An associates degree or sufficient college credit is required. The position is non-contract with an hourly rate of $18.74, working 5.75 hours a day.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 60 quarter/48 semester hours or passing para pro praxis test is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program within assigned classroom.
• Assist students individually or in small groups.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about student progress.
• Maintain classroom equipment and work area.
• Monitor students in various settings.
• Report observations relating to specific students.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to assist learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 60 quarter/48 semester hours or passed para pro praxis test

Job description

Title I Teaching Assistant - Kindergarten Elementary

2 positions available. Non-contract, no benefits. Hours a day: 5.75. Hourly rate: $18.74.

Contact Information: Phone: [phone]

Location: Greenwood

The job of Teacher Assistant - Title I is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Communicates with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Associates degree or 60 quarter/48 semester hours or have passed the para pro praxis test.