Teacher Assistant For The 2023-2024 School Year

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
• Knowledge of the school organization and its community.
• Ability to operate a variety of technology.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact [email protected])
• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge)
• Two year Associate’s Degree in Education preferred
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: Pay Grade 56

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Assists students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assists with the needs of all students to include exceptional students.
• Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.
• Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Encourages and supports academic growth of students.
• Assesses student work as instructed by teacher.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
• Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 30-100 pounds occasionally.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Teacher Assistant. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.