Job Description

Job Title

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 10 months

Salary: Regular Education TA-Teacher Assistant I-56

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school

Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position

Qualifications required under the provisions of "No Child Left Behind"

Associate degree, or

Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or

Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Essential Job Functions:

Instructional Assistance:

Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom

Assists in the preparation of materials

Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of the supervising teacher

Assists in implementing the planned program

Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation

Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program

Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment

Clerical/Technical Assistance:

Collects and records money according to established procedures

Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations

Performs clerical duties as assigned

Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment

Assembles materials to maximize their use

General Classroom Assistance:

Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators

Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner

Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community

Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations

Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness

Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
• use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish positive relationships with students
• deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• work with both children and adults with disabilities
• talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words/ Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear)

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