TEACHER ASSISTANT (2025 - 2026 School Year)
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Assists the certificated teacher in regular instructional classroom activities.
REPORTS TO: The assigned certificated teacher and/or the Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Pupil Personnel Services
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: To contribute to a positive and productive learning environment by supporting classroom instruction, assisting students with/without diverse academic and developmental needs, and collaborating with teachers to enhance student engagement and success. Dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where young learners in elementary and middle school can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Experience in implementing instructional resources and activities provided by a classroom teacher in order to meet students’ needs and encourage student growth and progress across content areas.
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Assist the teacher in the supervision of students.
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Work with students individually or in small groups.
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Document student progress and communicate with teachers to keep them informed.
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Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds who have diverse developmental and academic skills and needs
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Desire to grow as a part of a professional community in order to support instructional practice, student learning, and students’ overall growth and achievement
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Possess exemplary interpersonal skills and tools for collaboration with all school faculty, staff, administrators, and families in service to students
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Follows safety procedures in carrying out the instructional program.
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Carries out all duties in accordance with Greenwood Lake UDSD policies, regulations and practices.
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Follow the established guidelines of the Employee Handbook.
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Other responsibilities, as assigned, based on the needs of the school and its students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month school-year; work day, salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education
SALARY: As per Contract
EVALUATION: At least annually by Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Pupil Personnel Services
LOCATIONS WHERE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED: On-site or remotely as may be required.