Teacher Assistant (Title I)

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

General Education Teacher Assistant

Responsible to: Principal

Teachers

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
2. Meet Highly Qualified Status as required
3. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
4. Competent technological skills
5. Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists teachers in classroom activities with students providing instructional assistance and support services
2. Prepares requested materials
3. Provides individual or small group instruction to students in need of assistance
4. Supervises class in teacher's absence as needed
5. Provides clerical support within the school as needed

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10