The Elementary Teaching Assistant supports classroom teachers and school staff by assisting with instructional activities, providing intervention support to students, supervising students during non-instructional times, and performing other duties that contribute to a safe, positive, and effective learning environment.
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Assist teachers with classroom activities and instructional tasks.
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Provide academic intervention and support to individual students and small groups based on teacher direction.
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Reinforce learning concepts and instructional strategies introduced by classroom teachers.
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Monitor student progress and communicate observations to teachers.
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Assist with preparing instructional materials and classroom organization.
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Supervise students during lunch periods, recess, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned times.
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Promote positive student behavior and reinforce school expectations.
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Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive environment.
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Build positive relationships with students while encouraging independence and responsibility.
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Assist students with completing assignments and classroom activities.
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Support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
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Assist with clerical tasks including copying, filing, organizing materials, and preparing classroom resources.
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Participate in meetings, professional development, and training as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, teacher, or district administration.
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Associate degree, paraprofessional certification, or college coursework preferred (if applicable).
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Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.
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Strong communication and organizational skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the school day.
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Ability to supervise students in various indoor and outdoor environments.
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Ability to occasionally lift or move instructional materials and classroom supplies.
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Knowledge of basic instructional practices and child development.
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Ability to follow teacher directions and work collaboratively.
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Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Work is performed primarily in classroom and school settings with regular interaction with students, staff, and families.
