JOB GOAL:

• Teacher Assistant I - It is desirable that this individual have at least two years of college or business college training. A high school diploma is a minimum educational requirement. 
• Teacher Assistant II - The person placed in this classification must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (special requirements apply for preschool and extended child care TA's). 
• Employees in designated Title I schools must meet High Qualified requirements prior to hire: 
• Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or Passes a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to Principal/Supervisor
• Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor
• Maintains student records as directed by the classroom teacher
• Administers all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher
• Prepares the classroom and organizes instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher
• Monitors the classroom when the teacher must attend staffing, provide consultation, etc.
• Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor
• Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA
• Performs other routine duties as assigned by the building-level administrator subject to the approval of the supervisor
• Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator
• May perform lunchroom duty, bus duty, recess or playground duty, or before or after school duty as assigned
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Performs other duties as assigned