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Teacher Assistant

Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Classroom Instructor

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA)

Work Year: 183 Days per year or as assigned

Classification: CSEA Classified

Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

As an aid to the classroom instructor, the Teacher Assistant will engage in various responsibilities regarding classroom planning, instruction, assessment, and routine tasks. This is to ensure that students receive targeted guidance and instruction from the regular teacher.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Supporting the teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom by assisting with housekeeping tasks.
Supervise groups of students during recreational or educational activities.
Organize activities that encourage students to work together, regardless of their academic level, to create a collaborative and stimulating learning environment.
Through personalized instruction, I help learners overcome the challenges they face in reading and math.
A method to evaluate classroom activity effectiveness is by analyzing student responses to surveys that ask their level of engagement, enjoyment, and learning from said activities.
Foster the creation of successful study habits by working with professors to introduce resource materials that are conveniently available to students and adapting them to fulfill individual requirements.
Perform further tasks as instructed by the teacher.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

High school graduation or equivalent.
Must pass proficiency examination if required by State or Federal guidelines.
Teaching experience or professional or volunteer work with children's groups is highly desirable. Must meet requirements of "No Child Left Behind Act" (Associate Degree or two (2) years college required for all new applicants) added 11/01/02.
In accordance with the provisions of the "No Child Left Behind Act," candidates possessing an Associates Degree or higher, or forty-eight (48) semester units, from an accredited institution of higher learning shall be hired in preference to those not possessing this requirement. Any person hired without these qualifications must meet the requirements of the Act by January of 2006.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

The basic goals of education.
Child growth and development is highly desirable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Relate to the classroom situation in a manner acceptable to professional teaching standards, including the ability to work cooperatively with others, to communicate well orally and in writing, and observe standards of conduct and courtesy acceptable as a model for students.
Be outgoing and capable of taking the initiative when needed in the realm of normal duties.
Understand children of various age groups; be alert and easily recognize the needs of students.
Musical and/or artistic talents or abilities which could make learning situations more interesting would be highly desirable.
The ability to operate basic office equipment, or the willingness and aptitude to learn is essential in carrying out the duties as assigned. The ability to type/keyboard is highly desirable.

ENVIRONMENT: School

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 3

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 2

Twist 3

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 2

Squat 2

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 2

Stand 4

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit 4

Extend/Flex Neck 2

Drive 1

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 4

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 2

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

Vallejo City Unified School District upholds anti-discriminatory employment practices, providing equal opportunities for applicants and employees. It does not consider factors such as age, ancestry, color, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation when making employment decisions. Additionally, the District provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

About Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy strives for excellence and inclusivity in all aspects of education. Our curriculum emphasizes citizenship through habits of scholarship, promoting safety, respect, and responsibility among students. Furthermore, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy fosters community across all grade levels. Additionally, our arts program continues for its second year, with students enjoying dedicated weekly sessions led by specialist instructors during school hours.

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Teacher Assistant - Mare Island Health & Fitness Academy

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