Take a Moment to Learn More About Deerfield 109
TITLE: Intensive Teacher Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
LICENSURE: Professional Educator License or Substitute Teacher
ENDORSEMENT: Paraprofessional
CLASSIFICATION: Classified - DESSA
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Building administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not Applicable
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred
EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool.
DATES: 2026-2027
AVAILABILITY: Two (2.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time
PLACEMENT: District Assignment
WORK CALENDAR: Intensive Teacher Assistant
RATE OF PAY: $28.25 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma
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State Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)
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Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
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Dependability in attendance and punctuality
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Ability to operate tactfully under stress
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Flexibility to change in routines
REPORTS TO: Certified Teacher(s) and Building Administration
JOB GOAL:
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The need or necessity for intensive teacher assistant support will be designated in a student’s IEP, 504, MTSS, and/or Intervention/ Safety Plan. The teacher assistant’s primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students in preschool – grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive environment across all educational settings.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials
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With direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instruction
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Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher
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Participate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work hours as requested by the teacher
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Participate in professional development as requested by administration
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Work collaboratively with the school team to improve services for students
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Assist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school team
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Dress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standards
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Maintain classroom order, safety and materials
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Communicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate staff
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Implement and support academic, behavioral and communication plans
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Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
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Perform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher’s direction
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Assist in toileting and feeding as appropriate
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Assist in safely lifting students
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Assist with the direct supervision of students across all settings
