Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Roanoke, VA

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility. Also serves as a substitute teacher whenever needed.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Carries out follow-up and reviews lessons.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.).
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
• With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students.
• Operates audio-visual equipment.
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed.
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
• Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher.
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher.
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
• Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher.
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Assists with medical related duties (i.e., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy needs).
• Assists with carryover of related services (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision).
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with all students, parents, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds) and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties typically performed in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contact with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

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