Teacher Assistant

Teaching Assistants perform many leadership, organizational and classroom management tasks to support both Teachers and students. Their duties and responsibilities often include:

• Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
• Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
• Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
• Tracking attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades
• Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept
• Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students
• Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
• Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions
• Observing state, school and class rules and regulations