Job Description

Position Title
Teacher Assistant (TA)

Subject
General / Special Education

Location
Ann Arbor Open @ Mack

FTE
1.0

Salary
Teacher Assistant Salary

Reports to
Building Principal / Administrator

Responsible for performing a variety of supportive functions that relate to building and student supervision, recreational programs, instructional support, and non-instructional duties.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
• Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
• Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred

Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree.
  • 60 credit hours from approved post secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability to complete additional 30 hours.
  • Have passing score on one of the following state approved academic assessments:
    • Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)
    • ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Experience working with special education students
• Experience working with school-aged children
• Must be able to perform academic work at the level of assignment (K-8 or secondary)
• CPI training or willingness to be trained
• ABA training desired

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher(s)' request
• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assist with set-up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher(s)
• Assist in assembly and set up of bulletin board materials and in keeping displays current
• Escort children to and from various rooms
• Monitor activities to ensure safety of students, classmates and other staff
• Maintenance and disciplinary activities in lunchroom and in other school settings
• Assist students with bus arrival and departure
• Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills
• Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials
• Work together as a team with teacher(s) and other support staff
• Assist students with self-care needs, which may include personal hygiene and toileting
• Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members
• Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress
• Monitor activities to ensure safety of student, classmates and other staff
• Accompany students on field trips
• Willingness to be trained in the areas of: seizure protocol, administering medications, asthma/allergy care, and other areas as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

This is a full time position requiring regular and reliable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills

• Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Other Skills & Abilities

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well being, or work output of others.

Method of Application
All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings