ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SPECIAL EDUCATION

POSITION OVERVIEW
 
TITLE: TEACHING ASSISTANT - EARLY CHILDHOOD / PRE-K (Floating Position)

STATUS/FLSA:  Full-time / Non-Exempt

PAY SCHEDULE/GROUP:   TEACHING ASSISTANT  

SUPERVISOR: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  185 Days (see contract calendar). Salary is determined by the schedule set by the Board.

EVALUATION:   Evaluated annually by the Principal.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
 
The purpose of this classification is to assist Early Childhood Pre-K classroom teachers in implementing curriculum and providing a classroom environment in which students can benefit from the instructional program. Responsible for assisting with the supervision of Early Childhood Pre-K students, assisting with displays and bulletin boards, maintaining the cleanliness of classrooms, and operating and maintaining classroom technology.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise students during lunch breaks, during recess, and on field trips, and monitor and assist students on restroom breaks, ensuring proper hygiene and hand washing.
• Prepare materials for lessons, class displays, and bulletin boards, and maintain classroom technology; ensure a clean and organized classroom; maintain clean sheets, blankets, and bibs.
• Assist children with artwork and clean up afterwards.
• Maintain the class calendar, record daily attendance and document student performance and progress; maintain folders for each student.
• Assist with student dismissal, examine student book bags upon arrival, and assist with packing book bags at the end of the day.
• Assist students requiring individual coaching, and non-English speaking students.
• Distribute food trays during lunch, and clean classroom tables after snacks.
• Reinforce work assignments and provide assistance in accomplishing tasks.
• Change clothes and diapers as required.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Present and reinforce appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Responsible for assisting with classroom management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all-inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

• Escort students to various locations in the building.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

Knowledge of District policies and procedures; Good interpersonal skills; Knowledge of No Child Left Behind Legislation; Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Knowledge of early childhood guidelines; Ability to operate computers, SmartBoard, and general office equipment; Knowledge of Ages and Stages guidelines; Knowledge of Infants and Toddlers Environment Rating Scale standards.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE

Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations or custom applications.

EDUCATION:  Completion of high school/GED. Associate’s Degree preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED:  Must be Highly Qualified.  CPR/First Aid Certification

PREFERRED: Annual training updates in Crisis Prevention Intervention.  Training in applied verbal behavior strategies for children.