Teacher Assistant : PreKindergarten - Germantown Elementary

Title Code :

Teacher Assistant : PreKindergarten

Job Details : This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Parapro exam in addition to any other requirements noted in the job description below.

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group / student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and / or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
• 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.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations / progress of students with instructional staff.
• Provide assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests / assessment instruments. Records data to record books / master charts / assessment forms.
• 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.
• Works with teachers / students on special projects / lessons / assignments.
• Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Assists with non-instructional self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Aids in organization / housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

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

Qualification Requirements for Title I Facilities requires :

Eligibility for Consideration for Promotional Increase from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires :

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Location

Noise Level

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date : 6 / 1 / 2025 Established Date : 1 / 1 / 2015 Title Code : C21028 Title : TEACHER ASSISTANT : PRE-KINDERGARTEN Alternate Title : Teacher Assistant : Pre-Kindergarten Reports to Generic : Principal Reports to Specific : PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division : Academics Business Unit : Curriculum & Assessments Department : Curriculum & Assessments PK-12 Encore Negotiated Agreement : Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit : IV Days Worked : 191 FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt Grade :

SG05;SG06

ClickHEREto view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)

Essential Job : Months Worked : 10 Hours Worked : 7 Job Family : Educational Support Services Sub-Function : Classroom Assistants

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