Teacher Assistant

Talent Vision is an executive search, recruiting, and consultancy firm dedicated to enriching companies with the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&
I) by driving talent acquisition and management practices to achieve results.We are seeking an experiencedteacher assistant for a Rochester NY Charter school.
The Teacher Assistant assists the teacher in reinforcing the instruction and expectations taught in the classroom. This includes going over lessons with students individually or in small groups, answering questions, grading assignments, or providing students with feedback. The teacher assistant may be asked to supervise the students outside of the classroom on the playground, during specials, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime, and on field trips.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with classroom teachers on lesson plans/planning
Work with individual students or groups of students requiring special instruction and interventions
Work with classroom teachers to identify information about specific students in order to develop appropriate teaching plans and learning experiences for students
Assist in the preparation of instructional resources and aid students in the use of these resources
Provides and effectively plans for the prevention and management of student crises by utilizing intervention techniques in accordance with school-wide and individual student plans.
Work with classroom teachers to instruct students in areas such as remedial reading, remedial math, and life skills.
Provides direct classroom instruction in the event of a teacher’s absence
Maintains communication with families regarding the progress of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
Help to proctor and supervise students during testing assessments
Use feedback to update individual student goals for achievement
Monitor and support students in the cafeteria during student lunch duty
Monitor and support students during transition times, bathroom breaks, recess time, bus arrival, and afternoon dismissal as assigned
Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by classroom teachers
Enforce school rules and policies with students at all times
Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required
Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally, timely, and thoroughly
Attends quarterly family nights as scheduled
Regularly use Google for calendaring, email communication, and accessing important documents
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Requirements
Qualifications Profile
Certification in child first aid and CPR preferred
Able to work some flexible hours to accommodate parent/guardian meetings, school activities, and other mandated events/meetings.
Fingerprint clearance from NYS Department of Education
Education
Teacher Assistant Certification
High School diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
Experience
Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred