HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  TEACHER ASSISTANT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

To provide support to the teacher in planning, organizing and implementing the instructional program.  To provide support for clerical, technical and monitorial functions.  Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Classroom Teacher

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the teacher with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing program materials, equipment, and resources such as films, books, field trips, art supplies, etc.

• Works with individuals and small groups to reinforce, helps remediate, and generally assists in instruction

• Maintains an awareness of individual student needs, strengths, weaknesses, and problems

• Assists with necessary clerical and technical tasks in maintaining the classroom such as:  collecting and accounting for money; maintaining classroom files and records; collecting, checking and recording grades for class work, homework, and workbooks; writing letters, notes and permission slips; and using necessary technical equipment.

• Assists students with understanding rules and regulations

• Shares the responsibility for classroom and school cleanliness and neatness in the building and on the grounds by:  helping teachers and students clean up after activities; assisting teachers and students during meals and snack time; and helping with the care and feeding of pets, plants, etc.

• Assists students in developing good housekeeping skills and respect for the environment both inside and outside the classroom.

• Encourages students to use good manners and to respect the property of others

• Conducts self as a role model to the students

• Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher(s) and demonstrates understanding and participation in the program goals

• Supervises students and monitors student behavior in the classroom and other locations such as bus and car loading areas, cafeteria, restrooms, halls, classrooms, playground, safety drills, etc.

• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods and reports discipline problems to teacher or principal

• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior

• Reconciles minor student conflicts

• Records data regarding attendance, health, behavior and other information as necessary

• Communicates the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner including:  discussing student needs in a positive manner; serving on committees; and participating in discussion of student evaluation in a professional manner

• Participates in curricular and extracurricular activities

• Takes responsibility for the class when the teacher is out of the classroom

• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class

• Receives training and in-service pertinent to the job function

•  Performs other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s)

Minimum Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or the equivalent of 48 semester hours OR 
• Have obtained an associates degree or higher  OR 
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics  (NOTE: This option may be met through the WorkKeys Occupational Profile Assessment for Teacher Assistants)

Terms of Employment: Ten month work year/ At Will/ FLSA Non-Exempt