Teacher Assistant, Grades 1-5 (EOY)

at  Loudoun County Public Schools

Loudoun County, Virginia, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate30 Nov, 2024USD 21 Hourly03 Sep, 20242 year(s) or aboveChild Development,Readiness,Learning,Writing,Mathematics,Spoken Word,Higher Education,ChildrenNoNo
Add to Wishlist Apply All Jobs
Required Visa Status:
CitizenGC
US CitizenStudent Visa
H1BCPT
OPTH4 Spouse of H1B
GC Green Card
Employment Type:
Full TimePart Time
PermanentIndependent - 1099
Contract – W2C2H Independent
C2H W2Contract – Corp 2 Corp
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is work providing instructional assistance to students under the direction of a licensed teacher.
An employee in this class is responsible for carrying out designated instructional activities such as: preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, going over lessons with students, and performing routine office clerical duties. Experienced workers in these positions initiate their own daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in child development or related field, and experience working with children; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

  • Ability to work effectively with children; to carry out designated instructional assignments properly; to note and record student behavior; to supervise student behavior and learning activities; to perform general clerical work
  • Good human relations and communications skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

This is a Title 1 school. All Title I paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Additionally, paraprofessionals have the following three options to meet the designation of highly qualified:

  • Complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing, readiness, and mathematics readiness).

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This is an end-of-year (EOY) position.
Days/Hours: 184 days, 7 hours per day
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Salary Level: Universal Level 4
Salary Scale: lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $20.58 - $21.8

Responsibilities:

  • Provides individual and group instruction as directed; demonstrates and assists students with skill development exercises. Implements designated portions of lesson plans. Participates with students in classroom activities
  • Implements behavior modification plans. Observes and records student actions, progress, and other occurrences
  • Prepares the classroom and helps manage the students; organizes the room and materials; records attendance; maintains bulletin boards
  • Sets up and operates audio visual equipment
  • Performs photocopying and general office clerical work
  • Performs related work as required


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Education Management

Teaching / Education

Education, Teaching

Diploma

Proficient

1

Loudoun County, VA, USA