Generalist Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K)

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.


• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.


• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.


• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.


• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.


• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.


• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.


• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.


• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.


• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.


• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.


• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.


• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency); Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; and Valid Texas educational aide certificate.


• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred.


• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.


• Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds. 


• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.


• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.


• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.


• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.