EC Teacher Assistant

POSITION: EC Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal, Teacher, EC Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month

QUALIFICATIONS :

At least 48 credit hours from a higher institution is required.

Must have a current bus license or willingness to take the RCS bus class within 45 days of employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand and follow the established laws, rules and regulations of Richmond County Schools as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Serve as a role model to students and colleagues in actions, words, attire, and commitment

Treat students and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times

Maintain confidentiality of all student information

Interact with students in an age-appropriate manner that demonstrates an appropriate understanding of each student’s individual needs, abilities, and disabilities

Carry out all physical care routines for students as indicated on their Health Plans and/or Individual

Education Plans (IEPs), including, but not limited to, personal hygiene and administration of medication

Collect and record student data

Be physically capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching

Provide individualized and group instruction based on teacher plans

Create and maintain classroom materials

Demonstrate a basic level of computer proficiency needed to assist classroom teacher and students

Set up and use assistive technology and augmentative communication devices to assist students with school related activities

Assist students with daily living skills (i.e., toileting, feeding, cleanliness, etc).

Provide close student supervision in all school settings

Maintain student safety in all school settings and activities

Possess manual skills for general housekeeping in classroom

Assist in the organization and implementation of all school related activities

Perform routine duties as required by teacher and/or administrator(s)

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Regular attendance

Report to work on time

Adhere to state, county, school laws, rules and regulations

Adhere to Code of Ethics for NC Educators

Follow appropriate communication channels with students, parents, school and community

EVALUATION :

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Principal and classroom teachers will provide performance evaluations.

At the conclusion of the school year or as needed, a school administrator will provide each Teacher Assistant with a summative evaluation.

Attendance/Tardy guidelines: Excessive late arrivals or absences can lead to disciplinary actions up to and including a recommendation of termination of employment to the Superintendent.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website under District Information. Click on Board of Education. Policies are located at the bottom. Call if you need assistance.

Employment will require extensive background check.