Teacher Assistant - Houston, United States - The Varnett Public School

The Varnett Public School

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Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant Immediate Supervisor:
Campus Director

Salary Range:
$20, $41,800.00
Contract Length: 187 Days

Job Description:

A teacher's aide job is to assist a teacher and reinforce the instruction taught in the classroom to students.

This can include reviewing lessons with students individually, answering questions or grading assignments.

Illustrative Duties:

Assists teachers in planning, designing and implementing the curriculum.
Provides assistance in preparing lesson plans.
Imparts classroom instruction in accordance to lesson plans.
Supervises and monitors students during class and when the lead teacher is not present.
Assists students with carrying out classroom activities.
Assists students at lunch time.
Observes students for developmental issues and communicate findings to teachers.
Implements age appropriate activities and monitor safety throughout.
Researches information for lesson development.
Communicates progress and observations to parents.
Maintains student records.
Assists in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
Ensures sanitation of all surfaces, equipment and toys.
Assists students in social skills development.
Assists in putting up bulletin boards.
Accompanies young students to the bathroom.
Assists in checking work books and homework.
Operates equipment such as projectors and computers for instructional purposes.
Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom discipline and decorum.
Prepares and distributes worksheets.
Delivers instruction in the absence of the teacher.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:
Years

Experience in elementary or middle school preferred.

Educational Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of work experience is equivalent to one year of college requirements.

The Varnett Public School does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other class, characteristic or activity protected under state and federal law.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

Maintains good attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Exhibits great listening and communication skills.
Is a selfstarter and pays attention to detail.
Possesses great integrity and is looked upon as a leader.
Is reliable, punctual, and possesses great time management details (i.e. meets deadlines regularly).
Exhibits the willingness and flexibility to accept change.
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the district and city by means of private or public transportation. If driving personal (or private) vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance coverage.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Pay:
$20, $41,800.00 per hour

Benefits: