Elementary School Teacher Assistant - OYO

Teaching Assistant

This is a full time 1.0 position for the school year and is for ONE YEAR ONLY. Required: At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable) OR Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable). Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work. Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training 18.38/hr with 4 year degree.

Position Summary: To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.

Essential Duties:

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervises classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group arrangements.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building).
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.