CLASSIFICATION IV
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year - 106 Working Days + 8 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
Location: Hannah St. Marys in Kingsley
General Summary:
The Teacher Instructional Assistant – Title I reports to the principal or classroom teacher/s and assists in maintaining appropriate classroom activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
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Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
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Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
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Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
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Assists students in computer labs.
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Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
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Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.
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Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
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Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
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Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
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Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
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Minimum education requirement is an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary institution education credits.
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Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
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Previous experience working with children.
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Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
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Ability to follow directions.
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Ability to work independently.
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Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to resolve conflict.
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Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
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Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
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Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
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Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
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The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
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Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
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Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
