Job description

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and prepare classroom according to student needs
Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning
Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene
Assist with classroom curriculum
Help manage behavior of students which includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom which includes lunchroom, bus and playground
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience preferred
Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills required to meet the goals of the position
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Work Locations

Kiest Elementary

Job

Teacher Assistant-Physically Handicapped

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

29,733.00

Median Salary

37178.00

Job Posting

Jun 2, 2025

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