Title I Teaching Assistant - Elementary

Alpine School District; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Title I to support instructional programs in assigned classrooms. The role involves working with individual students or small groups and providing clerical assistance to teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, administering assignments, monitoring students, and communicating progress to teachers and parents. This non-contract, hourly position emphasizes classroom support and safe, organized learning environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under the supervising teacher to support classroom objectives.
• Administers assignments, tests, and homework to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with lessons and activities to reinforce learning and meet standards.
• Communicates with teachers and/or parents to discuss progress and objectives.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision to reinforce concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, space, and records to ensure safety and availability.
• Monitors students in various settings to provide a safe learning environment.
• Reports observations to instructional/administrative staff as needed.
• Supports teachers and staff in curriculum implementation and teaching methods.
• Attends meetings and trainings to stay informed about job functions.
• Performs related duties to ensure efficient operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hours a day: M-F 9:15-12:30

Hourly rate: $18.83

Contact Information

• Name: Vic Larsen
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of Teacher Assistant - Title I (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.