District - Standard Teacher Assistant - 2026/2027

Take a Moment to Learn More About Deerfield 109TITLE: Standard Teacher AssistantDEPARTMENT: Student ServicesLICENSURE: Professional Educator License or Substitute TeacherENDORSEMENT: ParaprofessionalCLASSIFICATION: Classified - DESSAFLSA STATUS: Non-exemptREPORTS TO: Building administrationSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not ApplicablePRIOR EXPERIENCE: Experience as a teaching assistant is preferredEVALUATION: Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool.DATES: 2026-2027AVAILABILITY: One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-TimePLACEMENT: District AssignmentWORK CALENDAR: Intensive Teacher AssistantRATE OF PAY: $25.22 per hourQUALIFICATIONS:High School DiplomaState Paraprofessional Approval (sixty [60] or more college hours or pass Paraprofessional Test)Dependability in attendance and punctualityAbility to operate tactfully under stressFlexibility to change in routinesREPORTS TO: Certified Teacher(s) and Building AdministrationJOB GOAL:The teacher assistant's primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students in preschool - grade 8. The teacher assistant will participate in all activities necessary to support students in the least restrictive environment across all educational settings.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist the teacher in the preparation of materialsWith direct supervision of the teacher , guide individual and small group instructionAssist in behavior management under the direction of the teacherParticipate in team planning meetings, staffing, parent conferences during regular work hours as requested by the teacherParticipate in professional development as requested by administrationWork collaboratively with the school team to improve services for studentsAssist with behavioral and social/emotional support for students including but not limited to implementing positive behavioral strategies, de-escalation interventions, physical prompting or safe physical restraints (if certified) under the direction of the school teamDress appropriately at all times consistent with the school, work site, and community standardsMaintain classroom order, safety and materialsCommunicate student needs and performance including behavior concerns to appropriate staffImplement and support academic, behavioral and communication plansMaintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about studentsPerform such other duties and services under the supervising teacher's directionAssist with the direct supervision of students across all settings