Teacher Assistant III - Structured Learning Classroom (SLC)

Teacher Assistant III - Structured Learning Classroom (SLC)Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 04/29/2026 Posting Number: 013555 Location: Marion Elementary Position Title: Teacher Assistant III - Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: PrincipalPrimary Purpose:Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.Qualifications: Education/Certification:* High School diploma* Educational Aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentExperience:* At least one (1) year of successful experience as a teacher assistant, substitute teacher or other comparable work experience preferred.* Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration might find appropriate and acceptableMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional SupportHelp teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.Assists the teacher in classroom instructional activities.Assists in administration of teacher made tests.Checks, marks, and corrects student's work according to specific teacher instruction.Performs clerical duties as needed.Assists with supervision of students during field trips and other special activities, lunch, recess, restroom breaks, and bus related times.Works with special education students in the general education classroom as required by IEP's.Maintains confidentiality regarding students and their records at all times.Maintains emotional control and models effective coping skills, e.g. calm, low voice, neutral facial expression, non-challenging and non-argumentative interactions with students, polite precise requests and quiet requests to teacher for assistance if problems are noted. Attends training as required.Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.Student ManagementAssist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.Assists teacher with implementation of behavior management systems.Assists students in need of special attention including health, hygiene and feeding as appropriate.Recognize differences in each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Customer Care Skills: Mental Demands/Physical Demands:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.Salary: Pay Grade IS03, $17.79 - $20.89 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule. Days: 187 Start Date: 2026-08-04 00:00:00.000