Classroom Assistant, Kindergarten

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.  We look forward to your interest! 

Title: Classroom Assistant
Reports To:  Building Principal
Takes Direction From:  Classroom Teachers 
Schedule/Calendar:  5.75 hrs/day      28.75 hrs/week           180 days/year 
 

Summary:  The Classroom Assistant is responsible for providing academic and social emotional assistance to assigned students under the direct supervision of a teacher.  The Classroom Assistant will support in conducting and managing of classroom activities.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Supports instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher, including:
  • Social emotional regulation and communication skills.
  • Academics�reading, writing, math concepts, etc.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work.
• Works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines; May utilize games, stories, or other manipulatives to enhance students' learning skills.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior in accordance with school and/or district initiatives; e.g. PBIS, Morning Meetings, etc.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; Reinforces rules of the school and classroom.
• Monitors students progressive learning skills and communicates them to the teacher; Documents record of learning activities and progress.
• Escorts students to designated activity areas, i.e., music room, computer room, art classes, assemblies, etc.
• Provides assistance to students identified as having a social-emotional and/or behavioral issue.
• Assists with implementation of classroom behavior strategies and interventions and/or individual student accommodations, modifications and/or behavior intervention plans, classroom plan and/or other guidelines.
• Participates in job-related meetings as requested; maintains confidentiality of individual students/families.
• Contributes relevant feedback/information on student progress through observation, interaction and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all parents/care providers, staff and students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Certification Required: 

• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED and willingness to earn the highly qualified status.

Experience Needed:

• Experience related to education and training activities in an organized learning environment.
• Experience with K-12 students preferred; for Kindergarten classroom assignment, experience with pre-K or primary grade (Gr. K-2) children preferred.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of:

• Trauma-informed practices, positive behavior management strategies, wellness practices, preferred.

Skills:

• Basic email skills, including the ability to send and open a file attachment.
• Google Suite (i.e., gmail, Google Doc, etc.) preferred.

Ability to :

• assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• teach and work well with children.
• communicate effectively.
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during performance of job duties.
• multi-task and work independently with general guidance as needed.
• develop rapport with all students, being fair, consistent and respectful; provide an inclusive and equitable environment that is sensitive to diverse individuals and situations.
• plan, organize and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established deadlines.
• learn positive behavior and crisis management techniques.
• take appropriate action in emergency situations; follow procedures in a calm, responsible manner.
• be flexible and receptive to change; remain cal