About this role
Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. $ 17.94 per hour $ 18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day. Schedule: 9:10am-3:40pm. Start date: August 18th 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 TITLE: Classroom Assistant
STATUS: School Term Position, 6 hours per day
FLSA STATUS: Exempt x Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Building Assistant Principal
HUMAN RESOURCES: x Approved Not Approved
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with duties assigned by the librarian and school administration, to enhance the learning of all students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Works directly with teachers/librarian to carry out specific tasks related to student's needs.
• Accepts direction from librarian/administration.
• Under direction of the librarian, learns techniques for implementing curriculum and supporting the operation of the school library.
• Under the direction of the librarian, assists with independent, tutorial and small study groups.
• Assists librarian with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, and preparing instructional materials.
• Assists the librarian 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.
• Assists the librarian in the overall supervision, control and management of the library.
• Assists in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids.
• Assists with field trips.
• Helps collect resources for use in the library.
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned.
• Assists at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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• 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:
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
• Positive, caring manner with children
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