Classroom Assistant

Position: Classroom Instructional Assistant (Full-Time and Part-Time) Reports to: Classroom Teacher, RtII Coordinator, Local Administrator Qualifications: Minimum of two years of college or satisfactory completion of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Testing requirement for para-educators. Knowledge of GSuite Applications: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc. Demonstrate an ability to facilitate communication among coworkers and students. Must be able to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions. Must possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania school clearances. Job Overview: To assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups in the classroom or instructional resource setting. The Classroom Assistant will utilize various instructional techniques to promote the students' academic progress. An understanding, patient and receptive attitude will be displayed toward the students. Also supervises and assists with student and classroom management. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the classroom assistant is to work directly with all students. Classroom assistants will reinforce instruction to individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher. Classroom assistants will monitor student work and report student progress about performance to the classroom teacher. Classroom assistants are expected to develop a positive rapport with all students, treat students with respect, and model appropriate behaviors. Classroom Assistants will receive directions from the classroom teacher. The classroom teacher is the teacher of record and, therefore, the classroom teacher must handle the assessment and recording of student progress. Informal assessments and benchmark assessments in which classroom assistants are trained are the exceptions. Classroom assistants are expected to respect and follow the policies and procedures established for the class by the classroom teacher. Professional Obligations: Assist with the enforcement of administration policies and rules governing students. Attend staff meetings, and have the opportunity to serve on committees. Adhere to Professional Standard of Conduct, including confidentiality, code of ethics, and appropriate internet use, as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual and Staff Handbook. Follow all approved board of trustee policies, including Financial and Purchasing, Attendance, RtII, and Curriculum Implementation. Perform administrative duties such as assisting the school media center, hall, cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. Complete ongoing professional development, 20 hours annually. Perform all additional related duties and responsibilities as designated by the Local Administration, CEO, or Network Team. Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months. Contract terms and salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees. Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of state law, administrative code, and the Board’s policy on the evaluation for this position. Approved by: MaST Community Charter School’s Board of Trustees, MaST Community Charter School II’s Board of Trustees, MaST Community Charter School III’s Board of Trustees MaST Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $12.00 per hour Expected hours: 25 per week Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Experience with children: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Philadelphia, PA 19116 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Philadelphia, PA 19116: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person