Teaching Assistant (apply directly with Parker Performing Arts School - DO NOT APPLY WITH DCSD ONLINE)

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Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Supervise and monitor students assigned in the classroom during educational activities.

● Ensure safety of students under supervision.

● Effectively manage students under supervision including the enforcement of school rules and policies.

● Assist students with work and lessons, including those requiring remedial, or learning disability effort.

● Assist classroom teachers by providing individual and group instruction to students, including the preparation and presentation of lessons.

● Assist in the supervision and guidance of students in a variety of academic or non-academic settings including one-on-one or tutorial activities.

● Collect and organize program data; prepare data for required reports; maintain records and files.

● Service and maintain the confidence and cooperation of children.

● Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.  

● Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students.

● Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Required Qualifications:

● 48 semester hours from an accredited college, an associate degree, or proof of successfully passing the Para-Professional PRAXIS exam.

● Some experience in the supervision of youth and providing instruction to individuals or groups, preferably in an educational setting;

● Effective communication, organizational, and delegation skills

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

● Passion for the arts in education.

● Experience in charter schools

● Experience as a Teaching Assistant 

Responsibilities:

--- Provide student progress updates.

--- Maintain appropriate classroom management.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Deliver instruction to students.

Certifications:

Education:

Skills:

Position Type:

Primary Location:

One Year Only (Yes or No):

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

FTE:

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

Maximum Hire Rate:

Full Salary Range:

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: