Teacher Assistant
About the Employer
Job Summary
The Classroom Associate supports classroom teachers with instruction and student supervision.
Assist and Support the Classroom Teacher
• Assist and support the classroom teacher with reading and math instruction; working with small groups or individual students.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress by maintaining records and providing feedback as requested.
• Take directions for instruction from the classroom teacher. Work in collaboration with teacher(s) using developmentally appropriate practices.
Use Positive Reinforcement Techniques
• Use positive reinforcement techniques and strategies to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, lunch, and recess.
Maintain Professional Learning and Growth
• Maintain professional learning and growth by attending provided training.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma, HISET, or G.E.D
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Ability to relate to students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Standing
• Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking
• Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting
• Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
• Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing/Stairs
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (50 lbs.)
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (25 feet)
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Inside
• Constant 67%
Outside
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
• Occasional 1% - 32%
Department
Office of Schools
Reports To
Building Administrator
Highest Level Supplied
N/A
Bargaining Group
DMEA ESP
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Calendar
190 days / 7.5 hour day
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By
Bryce Amos
Date
06/12/2026