PERSONNEL
480.2 E1
TEACHER ASSOCIATE
ELEMENTARY GENERAL EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Effective oral and written skills.
B. Ability to work effectively with groups to accomplish district goals.
C. Ability to follow directions accurately.
D. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality about student and school information.
E. Ability to use technology to perform job assignments.
II. REPORTS TO:
A. Building Principal.
B. Teacher(s)
III. JOB GOAL:
Work closely with teachers and students on a regular basis to provide students the instructional and behavioral support they need to gain full benefit from the elementary education program.
IV. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Teacher Associate Responsibilities
1. Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, and using the lavatory.
2. Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other instructional tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
3. Under the supervision of the teacher, works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills and concepts initially introduced by the teacher.
4. Perform simple tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
5. Assist with administration of medicines under supervision of nurse, following appropriate training.
6. Maintains records and performs clerical work.
7. Accompanies to and supervises student(s) during regular education classes, lunch, recess, arrival or dismissal, or other places as needed.
8. Supervises students at playtime and maintains a safe and harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
9. Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional attachment.
10. When assigned to the office, answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests.
11. Operates word processors, computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines and hot lunch account machines as needed.
12. Helps maintain student records using computer and traditional cum files.
13. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student(s) or teacher.
14. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
V. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. As per Board policies and individual contract.
VI. EVALUATION:
A. Evaluation by the building principal in accordance with the master contract.