Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (.5 Fte)

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (.5 FTE)Reports to: Principal/Early Childhood Administrator Position Summary: The role of the Kindergarten Teacher Assistant is to support students in the general education classroom. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Works with large and small groups and individuals to reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher; Assists the teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills of student;Communicates with teacher regarding student concerns and needs, both academic and behavioral;Assists with the supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to the following: recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position;Assists with classroom routine and management;Serves as source of information and help to substitute teachers;Participates in all job-related workshops;Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality;Supervise / lead class during times when lead teacher attends meetings;Assists in implementation and follow through of behavior plans for individual students;Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position Schedule: 182 days (.5 FTE) Salary: Based on the collective bargaining agreement