Educational Assistant

Found in: Talent US C2 - 3 weeks ago

Ooltewah, United States Hamilton County Schools Full time

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 


Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at and get to know us and our strategic plan,

The purpose of this classification is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed.

Ooltewah High School is a 9-12 School in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. We are the second largest school in Hamilton County, serving just under 1300 students. Our school was established in 1907 and we have a rich tradition of excellence, including strong community and parent support. 

We are proud to be an AP Capstone School and host three Future Ready Institutes. Additionally, we offer unique programs for our students including Culinary Arts and Audio/Visual Broadcasting.

Ooltewah High School is an all-inclusive community that continually works to build a positive environment for students, teachers and staff. We focus on promoting exploration in innovation and cutting edge practices. Our teachers are encouraged to step outside the box to try new and exciting learning experiences that capture and engage students. We continually look for ways to celebrate our successes and promote leadership opportunities. Collaborative work is the back-bone of our practice. Teaching is a challenging profession and we want our teachers to have a support network inside the building as well as throughout the district.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to collaboration with their peers, passionate about growing their teaching practice, and possess a growth mindset. If you’re looking to work with a school that feels like a family and contribute to the positive culture of a school community, Ooltewah High is the school for you.


Responsibilities

Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities. Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans. Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only. Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction. Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.  Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required. Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe. Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders. Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion. Maintains confidentiality. Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.  One year of experience working with children preferred. Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.

Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies. Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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