Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

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Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (.5 FTE) - Long Term Sub

reports to: principal/early childhood administrator

Position Summary:

The role of the kindergarten teacher assistant is to support students in the general education classroom.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Works with large and small groups and individuals to reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher; Assists the teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills of student; Communicates with teacher regarding student concerns and needs, both academic and behavioral; Assists with the supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to the following: recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position; Assists with classroom routine and management; Serves as source of information and help to substitute teachers; Participates in all job-related workshops; Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality; Supervise/lead class during times when lead teacher attends meetings; Assists in implementation and follow through of behavior plans for individual students; Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position

Schedule: 182 days (.5 FTE)

Salary: Based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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