Assistant, Secondary Teacher (26-27)

Summary: Assists the teacher or principal by helping students to achieve the standards and objectives of excellence as set by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Works cooperatively with the principal and teacher in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials. Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.) • Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by the teacher. • Plans and works with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students-their needs, interests, and abilities. • Operates and cares for equipment and materials for instructional purposes within their assigned classroom(s). • Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. • Interacts positively with students, parents, and colleagues and facilitates positive interactions among students. • Collaborates and shares ideas and strategies with other team members. • Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. • Participates in in-service training programs for professional growth. • Assists with school routines and transitions. • Assists in checking materials, supervising and assessing students as directed by the teacher. • Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, ordering materials, and other tasks as assigned. • Performs related duties as assigned. Education And Experience Minimum: Completion of an Associate's Degree or two years of higher education equivalent to 48 credit hours, or ability to pass a formal assessment (Workkey and 96 hours of in-service training), or completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program, or completion of the NC ATA Professional Development. Desirable: Associate's Degree with a concentration in Education. More than two years of classroom experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Knowledge of specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position. • Ability to read a variety to manuals, write documents to present information to parents. • Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions. • Ability to be flexible. • Ability to work independently, under general supervision. • Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents and students. • Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others. • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. • Ability to work with constant interruptions. • Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment. • Ability to work with student data. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Skill in problem solving to identify issues and create action plans. • Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior.