TEACHER ASSISTANT-TI-MIDDLE

$33,280 - $45,573/Yr

Broward County Public Schools - Davie, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Davie, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Teacher Assistant for Broward County Public Schools plays a crucial role in supporting the instructional process for students, particularly in K-12 and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) settings. This position involves working closely with teachers to create instructional materials, assist in lesson planning, and provide direct support to students in various educational activities. The goal is to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all students, including those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
• Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
• Take an active role in helping the teacher plan instructional activities.
• Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines.
• Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
• Grade and record students' work under the direction of the teacher.
• Tutor individual students as assigned by the teacher.
• Responsible for planning and implementing some educational activities such as physical education, games, and library work.
• Select specific supplementary materials for utilization in the instructional program as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in in-service training programs for other paraprofessionals.
• Assist in instruction in disciplines where the teacher assistant may have particular knowledge or expertise.
• Undertake responsibility for computer-based education under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with activities of daily living for ESE students, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and feeding needs.
• Provide behavioral assistance utilizing positive crisis management skills.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments and literature related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow Federal and State laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal or designee.

Requirements

• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution, OR at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in working with children within the last five (5) years.
• Successful completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
• Achieve a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment Test or other officially sanctioned standard tests.

Nice-to-haves

• Six (6) earned semester hours in the area of Human Growth and Development.
• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $16.00 - $21.91 per hour.
• Calendar: 188B Pay Grade: 13.