Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten - Marley Elementary

Job Details - This position is for the 2022-2023 School Year

Title

Title Code

Teacher Assistant-Pre-Kindergarten

C21028

Division/Department

Unit

Grade

Curriculum and Instruction

IV

05/06

191-Day

Reports To (title only)

Current as of

Principal

8/1/2016

Position Summary

Is this position exempt from overtime pay?

No

Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher in all subject areas; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

1. Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.

2. Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.

3. Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.

4. Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.

5. Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits and displays.

6. Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.

7. Provide assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.

8. Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.

9. Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.

10. Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.

11. Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.

12. Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.

13. Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.

14. Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal

15. Accompanies students on field trips.

16. Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.

17. Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal

18. Accompanies students on field trips.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• 
  High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.

Experience

• 
  Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 
  Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgement in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. email, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tools and other electronic tools implemented in the future).
• Successful completion of all required test.

Licenses/Certifications

• 
  N/A

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Grade 6 as a New Hire or Transfer:

In addition to all the requirements of Grade 5 listed above:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.

Qualifications Requirements for Title I Facilities:

• New hires or transfers who have successfully achieved the Highly-Qualified ParaEducator status through successful completion of the ParaPro assessment or post-secondary education in accordance with the mandated requirements for Title I and/or relevant laws in place are eligible for placement at grade 6. However, placement in grade 6 is contingent on having met the aforementioned requirements and the school’s Title I status. Grade placement may be reduced if the school no longer qualifies as Title I and/or you voluntarily transfer to a non-Title I Teacher Assistant position.

Career Ladder Requirements

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Grade 5 to Grade 6:

• Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as (a) standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; (b) demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; and (c) regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• 
  As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Established: 1/1/2015