PART TIME TEACHER ASSISTANT - 35a EARLY LITERACY
GRAVERAET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School term, student attendance days. Approx 15 hours per week. Previous experience working with students preferred.
M-F 10:50AM-1:45PM
MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TEACHER ASSISTANT, 31a At Risk
(MESPA II, Class B Position)
REPORTS TO: 31a At Risk Teacher, Title 1 Director and Principal
RATIONALE: To assist the teacher by working with individual students or small groups of students to master designated skills (under the direction of the teacher).
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s degree.
2. Passing score of 85% or higher on the TABE literacy, writing, and math test preferred.
3. Early literacy instructional experience strongly preferred.
4. Completed instructional strategies training strongly preferred. In absence of training the willingness to be trained as required for the job performance.
5. Effective communication skills (usage, grammar, and vocabulary), both oral and written.
6. Experience in working with young children.
7. High energy level, creative problem-solving ability, and sensitivity to the needs of students.
8. Evidence of the ability to work with and relate to students positively and with enthusiasm.
9. Proven history of showing initiative.
10. Experience working as a member of an instructional team.
11. Possess the ability to follow through on activities without continuous teacher direction.
12. Must meet health requirements as required by performance responsibilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to master skills previously taught by the teacher.
2. Communicates orally with the students; example: Reads to students, listens to students read, and reviews directions.
3. Communicates effectively with all members of the instructional team.
4. Assists with collecting data to substantiate various types of assessment.
5. Operates equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
6. Assists in preparing teaching materials.
7. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. All duties and responsibilities will fall under the allowability guidelines as set forth by 31a At Risk funding.
