Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:            

• Must be accepted as a student at UM Western and participate in onsite courses
• Must enjoy working with students
• Ability to take and follow directions easily
• Two (2) years college coursework or passing competency test within the first two (2) months of employment.

 
Preferred                                      Preferred Qualifications:        

• Effectively communicate and cooperate with students, teachers and employees
• Willingness to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work in a position where tasks are constantly changing 
• Use good judgments in responding to student behavior
• Record and maintain accurate records
• Assist with personal care needs of students
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, school employees and staff
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward children
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
• Basic computer/technology skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Reliable attendance

 
Essential Functions:
The Teacher Assistant will:

• work in the classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher. 
• assist instructional personnel with development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• monitor and assist students through drill, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• assist in supervision of students and in maintaining student discipline.
• perform a variety of regular clerical duties such as filing, typing, or duplicating materials.
• distribute and account for materials such as textbooks, supplies, and equipment; collect, assemble and distribute resource materials.
• assist in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment.
• assist in recess, lunchroom and bus duty.
• provide coverage for secretary when s/he is away from the office.
• assist secretary with filing, answering phone and relaying messages.
• perform additional duties as assigned. 

 
 
EMPLOYMENT:                   CORE School - Morningside
                                                                                     
SALARY:                               $12.84 per hour
                                                                                                           
CLOSING DATE:                  Open Until Filled
 
Letters of interest and Resume must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us)   by the closing date.