Classroom Assistant - Eureka

Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.

$ 17.94 per hour

$ 18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.

Schedule: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Start date: as soon as possible

Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

POSITION TITLE:

Classroom Assistant

STATUS:

School Term Position, 6 hours per day

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approved

Not Approved

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accept direction from classroom teacher

Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal

Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids

Assist teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments

Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest-building exercises

Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom

Assist with field trips

Help collect resources for use in the classroom

Review teacher’s lesson plans and understands the classroom assistant’s role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans

Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned

Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum

Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial, and small study groups

Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student’s needs

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents

Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds

Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs

Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside

Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities

Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate

Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff

Positive, caring manner with children

EQUIPMENT USED:

Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach