Grade 1 Teacher Assistant (356180C) 26-27 SY

Reports to: Supervising Teacher and PrincipalSupervises: NoneTerm of Employment: 10 monthsSalary: Regular Education TA-Teacher Assistant I-56FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptQualifications:Graduation from high schoolPossession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the positionQualifications required under the provisions of "No Child Left Behind'Associate degree, orCompletion of 48 semester hours of college credits, orSuccessful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff developmentEssential Job Functions:Instructional Assistance:Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroomAssists in the preparation of materialsMaintains awareness of goals and objectives of the supervising teacherAssists in implementing the planned programProvides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluationParticipates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school programCarries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environmentClerical/Technical AssistanceCollects and records money according to established proceduresMaintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulationsPerforms clerical duties as assignedDemonstrates technical skill in operating equipmentAssembles materials to maximize their useGeneral Classroom AssistanceExhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administratorsRepresents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive mannerConducts self as a positive role model in the school and communityAssists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulationsShares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatnessAssists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroomPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisorPhysical and Cognitive Requirements:The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motionsuse visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer datavisually inspect small defects and/or small partsoperate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and toolsdetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workobserve general surroundings and activitiescommunicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklysafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmentcommunicate effectively orally and in writingestablish positive relationships with studentsdeal with people beyond giving and receiving instructionsperform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situationswork with both children and adults with disabilitiestalk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words/ Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear)