Job Description
Definition
The employee performs a variety of tasks for the professional staff in the schools, which supports the educational environment in the classroom. Among the specialty areas are instruction; clerical; behavior; bus driving; computer; and/or, control room. Work requires the performance and demonstration of a variety of competencies.
Common Competencies
• Has regular attendance
• Is punctual
• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Able to follow school policies and procedures
• Has positive rapport with students
• Has positive rapport with employees
• Exhibits excellent computer skills
• Excellent record keeping abilities
• Has strong oral and written communication skills with all audiences
• Impeccable ethical behaviors
• Provides appropriate behavior management techniques
• Maintains confidentiality
• Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues
• Positively supports the school and its programs
• Uses time wisely
• Willingly participates in professional learning related to the whole school and assigned duties, as offered in alignment with Teacher Assistant Calendar
• Seeks duties beyond the regular assignment
• Accepts and acknowledges diversity
• Clearly understands and implements role differences between the teacher and teacher assistant
• Understands the growth and development of the school's students
• Provides a positive atmosphere
• Successfully operates office equipment
• Completes tasks on a timely basis
• Eagerly accepts other duties as assigned
Job Specific
Depending on how the Principal advertises the vacancy, the Teacher Assistant position may require duties below in more than one area. Each area is an essential function.
Instructional
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Assists the teacher with planning
• Assists in the preparation of materials
• Takes initiative with instructional duties
• Assists the teacher with instruction, whether whole class; small group; and/or individual
• Checks students' work accurately
• Keeps students on task
• May serve as Substitute Teacher, as needed
Behavior Lab/Control Room
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Uses appropriate behavioral interventions
• Participates in professional learning related to these duties
• Treats students with respect
• Successfully assists students with assignments
Behavior Intervention Specialist
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Compile and analyze data on individual and county-wide school discipline issues.
• Maintain files, and provide reports to local administrators related to school discipline issues.
• Assist in the development of behavior plans.
• Work with teachers and school administrators to identify 'at-risk' students.
• Attends Crisis Intervention Monthly Care Meetings.
• Attends Child Family Treatment meetings.
• Attends weekly MTSS meetings.
• Assists Counselor with Section 504's.
• Conducts small group/one-on-one therapeutic meetings.
• Conducts classroom observations for identified students.
• Assists in creating safety plans.
• Conducts therapeutic walks and talks with students as needed.
• Assists in communicating the mental health therapeutic treatment of students to parents.
• Assists students, parents, and schools with the transition out process.
• Other duties as assigned.
(Sub) Bus Driver
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Adheres to all components of the Bus Driver Agreement
• Follows all parts of the Bus Driver Handbook
• Eagerly accepts special driving assignments
• Completes all bus reports accurately as assigned
Innovation Station (Computer Lab)
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Successfully instructs students on basics of computer skills
• Successfully guides students through computerized programs that enhance the school's curriculum
• Successfully trains teachers in all aspects of Microsoft Office and computerized programs
• Previews software and advises administrators on quality and alignment to Common Core and Essential Standards
• Understands and troubleshoots system operations, networking, and system-wide programs
Student Success Coordinator (High School)
Definition
An employee in this position is a Teacher Assistant who is proficient in data analysis, Student Services Management Team (SSMT), and computer software such as Home Base, Plato, North Carolina Virtual Public High School (NCVPHS), Microsoft Excel, and Access. The Student Success Coordinator (SSC) must be able to work flexible hours including Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. This employee must be able to work daily from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm or 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The purpose of this position is Student Management including student attendance, tardies, and other duties assigned by the Administration.
Bilingual ESL Instructional Assistant Middle School (Learning Lab) and ML (Multi-Language) for Elementary
The job of Bilingual ESL Coordinator was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the instruction of limited/non English speaking students, performing classroom and non-classroom translation tasks and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with non-English speaking persons. This person will also work with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher, instruction of students; and assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments. This person must be fluent and able to translate and interpret.
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role:
• Administers chapter or classroom tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for collaborating with the teacher of record to devise special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Consults with teacher/s, counselor and/or administrator as may be required (e.g. selecting materials to be used, implementing lesson plans, any concerns related to student, special information, special learning needs, cultural appreciation, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information regarding students activities and progress.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for assisting the ESL and classroom teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Instructs students individually or in groups with online and in class lesson assignments (e.g. planning daily activities/lessons, modifying lessons, listening to students read, tutoring, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains various records (e.g. forms, pupil profile cards, lesson plans, attendance records, etc.) for providing up to date reference and in compliance with ESL program requirements, which supports the teacher of record.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various activities (e.g. classroom, library, field trips, lunchroom, assemblies, etc.) for providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. maintaining student records, scheduling, copying, translating lesson materials, etc.) for supporting the ESL teacher and/or administrator in providing necessary records/materials.
• Translates verbal communication for assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating effectively.
In addition to the Common Competencies and Physical Requirements, the employee in this role: Duties and Responsibilities
• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
o Attends and leads MTSS meetings.
o Keeps accurate logs and transcripts of all meetings.
o Follows up with all actions from the MTSS meetings.
o Reports on items from previous MTSS meetings at forthcoming meetings.
o Works closely with the Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, and Social Worker in relation to student issues.
o Sends out meeting notices to all personnel required to attend MTSS meetings on a weekly basis.
o Acts as the contact person for all issues needing MTSS attention such as MTSS referral forms given to this employee prior to each meeting.
• Attendance
o Tracks period attendance and tardies on a daily basis.
o Briefs the Principal, Assistant Principal, and MTSS on a weekly basis on students who are not attending school on a regular basis.
o Manages the attendance recovery policy.
o Manages the attendance make-up process and contacts parents about the tardy and attendance issues via Connect-Ed on a daily basis.
• North Carolina Virtual Public High School (NCVPHS)
o Registers and enrolls students for Learn and Earn and NCVPHS courses.
o Tracks the student's grades and login time.
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Date Posted: 19 December 2024
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