Teacher Assistant- District Wide Application Pool

Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Terms of Employment: 9 month contract; 174 days
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Teacher and Principal

Brief Description of Position:
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for helping to promote a positive and creative learning environment in which students feel cared for, respected, and excited to participate; assisting the assigned classroom teacher in all aspects of the program, working with the recess program, attending scheduled meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Possess a high school diploma and have completed the approved DESE Substitute Training or
• At least 60 hours of college credit
• Possess/willing to obtain a valid Missouri substitute certification Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records
• Ability to take direction from lead teacher and supervisors
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability regarding student and building needs
• Willingness to work with small groups of students or with students one-to-one
• Ability and willingness to team-teach and/or co-teach with lead teacher or regular classroom teachers
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, teachers, supervisors and parents
• Willingness to demonstrate support for classroom, teacher and the school culture
• Willingness and ability to work with at-risk students