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Instructional Assistant-EC Pre-K

L5

durham public schoolsDurham, NCtoday

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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationPreschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, All Other

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Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANTThe teacher assistant provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. This person provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. He/she assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties the work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal. Plans and collaborates with teacher in devising strategies related to childcare licensure requirements. Instructional Assistants in a licensed (NC PreK/Durham PreK) classroom are expected to work forty hours each week. The workday for instructional assistants will consist of eight hours daily. Instructional Assistants 1.5 hours per day of joint/shared planning time, for a total of 7.5 hours per week with lead teacher.
Responsibilities and duties include:
  • Assisting with activities and duties that implement the pre-k licensed program, assist teacher in instructional activities, and assist teacher in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.
  • Aiding teacher with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom licensure procedures, and preparing necessary materials: ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan.
  • Working with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in pre-k licensed classroom and/or area of the school, as needed.
  • Participating in requirement licensure trainings, in district staff development, and continued professional growth in the area of assignment.
  • Staying abreast of Division of Child Development and Early Education NC Child Care Licensing laws and requirements to remain in compliance.
  • Staying abreast of NC PreK/Durham PreK Child Care licensing rules and requirements to maintain compliance.
  • Working on district teacher workdays for the purpose of planning, training, family contacts and/or other related activities.
  • Instructional Assistants 1.5 hours per day of joint/shared planning time, for a total of 7.5 hours per week with lead teacher.
  • Monitoring the safety and well-being of students; supervising students in the classroom and other locations.
  • Monitoring student behavior and help maintaining discipline in the classroom; reconciling minor student conflicts.
  • Disciplining misbehavior through approved methods; reporting discipline issues to teacher and principal.
  • Assisting with crisis prevention; restraining students as needed.
  • Performing general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom.
  • Performing various clerical duties as needed.
  • Maintaining records of student progress; assisting with collecting and monitoring student progress data.
  • Demonstrating various instructional activities.
  • Monitoring work assigned by teacher.
  • Checking and correcting students' work while in progress.
  • Keeping students on task.
  • Praising and reinforcing achievement of students.
  • Reporting student progress to teacher.
  • Providing instructional preparation/support
  • Serving as substitute teacher.
  • Arranging classroom furnishings and equipment.
  • Preparing visual aids.
  • Making copies of materials.
  • Reorganizing materials at the end of day.
  • Serving as proctor during testing.
  • Distributing and collecting instructional materials.
  • Checking and reporting attendance.
  • Entering data in health record.
  • Recording student behavior.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum education, experience and requirements include:
Holding, or being worked toward, an Associate Degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Teacher assistants working toward the minimum of an Associate Degree or CDA shall make progress by completing a minimum of six documented semester hours per year. Criminal background check (CBC) is required as per the North Carolina Child Care Law (General Statute 110-90.2). All DPS Staff working with Pre-K students must comply with the state law and have full background checks including finger printing. Employees are required to complete the below steps: Application Fingerprinting at local Sheriff Department (Employee cost approx. $50, within 7 days of submitted application) Present a copy of approval letter to districtNC Qualification Letters are good for 5 years and portable. Must submit letter upon employment.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Durham, NC

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

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