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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:

The teacher's task is to execute an educational program for students by collaborating with the School Site Principal. Additionally, they must participate in other school programs as deemed necessary.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist in preparing and keeping attendance records, seating charts, posting grades in roll books. Check lunches and milk money, duplicate instructional materials by preparing dittos and/or stencils, distribute instructional materials and other classroom supplies. Assist in classroom housekeeping.
Supervise groups of pupils on the playground or in small group activities.
Assist instructor in setting up classroom learning activities, tutor and encourage students who may face difficulty in comprehending their daily assignments.
Work with individuals and small groups instructing in Reading and Math.
Help to evaluate the effectiveness of various activities in the classroom.
Assist students to develop good study habits by working with the instructor in making known resource materials that are readily available for students use and help to adapt resources to individual needs.
Perform other duties as determined 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.
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.
Understand children of various age groups; be alert and easily recognize the needs of students.

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

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2

Squat 2

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 2

Stand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 4

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 4

Sit 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 2

Extend/Flex Neck 2

Drive 1

Use Right Hand 4

Use Left Hand 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment and fully complies with federal and state regulations. The District does not engage in any discriminatory employment practices based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. Furthermore, the District is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

About Vallejo High School

The city of Vallejo is located about 35 miles north of San Francisco, with a population of 125,000. Over the last two decades, Vallejo has become a bedroom community with many of our students’ parents commuting to the cities of San Francisco and Oakland for work. According to our 2020-21 data, 72% of our student population qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Vallejo High School is one of two comprehensive high schools in the Vallejo City Unified School District. It has a student population of approximately 1240 students. This year’s senior class has 271 students. Our student body is very diverse and includes 52% Hispanic or Latino, 25% African American, 12% Filipino, 7% White, and 4% other Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American groups. More than 20 languages other than English are spoken at Vallejo High School as primary languages. Based on the home language survey and district testing, 368 students are designated as English learners, and 318 have been re-designated as Fluent English Proficient. The student population is predominantly first-generation college-bound with only 2.3% of parents reporting college completion.

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