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

 

$ 16.16 per hour

$ 16.83 per hour if MO teacher certified

 

18 hours per week (Wed., Thurs., Fri.), 6 hours per day.

Work hours are are set by the school (depends on start and end time).

Start date: Immediate

 

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

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Works directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student’s needs.  
2. Accepts direction from classroom teacher.  
3. Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum. 
4. Reviews teacher’s lesson plans and understands the classroom assistant’s role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans.  
5. Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial and small study groups.  
6. Assists teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments. 
7. Assists 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.  
8. Assists the teacher in the overall supervision, control and management of the classroom.  
9. Assists in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids.  
10. Assists with field trips. 
11. Helps collect resources for use in the classroom.  
12. Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned.
13. Assists at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.  

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds.  
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs.  
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents.  
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside.
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax and phone.  

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university or Missouri substitute certificate.  
2. Positive, caring manner with children. 
3. Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.  
4. Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities. 

 

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.