WATTS LEARNING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
- Instructional Aide (Co-Teacher) *
_Job Description _
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FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reporting: This position reports to the Assistant Director.
Purpose
The role of the instructional aide (co-teacher) is to assist in teaching a diverse population of children in an atmosphere of kindness that encourages active inquiry, individual growth and respect for one?s self, others and the world in which they live.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher(s) in preparing materials, teaching aids, bulletin boards and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials supporting instructional activities planned by the teacher
- Schedule space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desks, tables, chairs and activity areas
- Examine short–?–?–? and long–?–?–?term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials
- Assist the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio–?–?–?economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
- Confer with teacher on progress of students
- Provide student supervision before, during, and after school throughout the campus and during pick-up and drop-off
- Escort or transport students to and from classrooms, clinic, cafeteria as required
- Assist the teacher in the enforcement of classroom and school rules
- Provide instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator
- Lead small group activity, following appropriate training planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Use classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom environment.
- Assist in assessing student progress as directed, including proctoring the administration of tests, marking papers, and maintaining confidential records
- Assist in evaluating program effectiveness; seek and suggest ways of continuous improvement
- Assist, as assigned, in the collection of assessment data from a variety of sources and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher
- Assist the teacher in completing requirements for grade reporting, scheduling conferences, and recording results
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university -or have obtained a paraprofessional certificate
- At least one year of prior experience working with children
- Experience and interest in working with underserved populations
Physical Demands
The Instructional Aide (Co-Teacher) spends the majority of the day standing and sitting in the classroom. While standing the instructional aide (co-teacher) will frequently hold light objects they are working and demonstrating, etc. These can be held from waist level to slightly above the instructional aide (co-teacher)?s head. The instructional aide (co-teacher) must be able to walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Dealing with students can entail kneeling or squatting, stooping and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day. The chalkboard or white board is occasionally to frequently used which can require grasping the chalk or marker or eraser, reaching at, below or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at class.
The instructional aide (co-teacher) may be required to assist in physical education on a rotating basis and this would occasionally involve lifting, using both upper extremities while assisting the child. The instructional aide (co-teacher) may be required to do playground/yard duty, which involves walking on even and uneven surfaces including pea gravel and negotiating a 6? curb.
The Instructional Aide (co-teacher) may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, etc. which would require a 10-pound force to push or pull the TV/VCR stand. The overhead projector requires 5 pounds of force to move. When working with equipment it may also be necessary to forward bend, squat, and/or kneel.
The instructional aide (co-teacher) often moves children?s desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence teaching situations. It is occasionally necessary to life and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to the classroom up to 200 feet away.
The instructional aide (co-teacher) must sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. This is done at the desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion. It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.
May occasionally have to climb or balance on counters, step- ladders or chairs.
Working Environment/Conditions
This position works in a variety of settings including classrooms and outdoors and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, dust; noise level moderate to loud.
Right to Revise
This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.
I have read this job description and I completely understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Applicants must also submit the following: 1) Letter of Introduction 2) Proof of degree or transcripts (unofficial accepted) 3) 3 Professional References
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Instructional Aide in schools: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift Availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No