Classroom Assistant

Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college / university or Missouri substitute certificate.

$ per hour

$ per hour if MO teacher certified

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.

Work hours are are set by the school (depends on start and end time).

Start date : August 19, 2024

Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY : Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Works directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student’s needs.
• Accepts direction from classroom teacher.
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum.
• Reviews teacher’s lesson plans and understands the classroom assistant’s role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans.
• Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial and small study groups.
• Assists teacher with carrying out his / her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments.
• Assists the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding and interest-building exercises.
• Assists the teacher in the overall supervision, control and management of the classroom.
• Assists in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids.
• Assists with field trips.
• Helps collect resources for use in the classroom.
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned.
• Assists at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds.
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents.
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside.
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax and phone.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• Positive, caring manner with children.
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.
• Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED :

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.
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