Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

Assistant Teachers work closely with a team of teachers to meet   the needs of all students at that grade level. Assistant Teachers are  responsible for managing a class of students while they work independently  and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and  interventions.

Assistant Teachers  report to an Assistant Principal.

Essential Functions

• The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following :
• Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
• Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all   campus safety rules and behavior expectations
• Actively coach students and ensure that all activities effectively meet the needs of students; perform   targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students on computer programs
• Tutor small groups of students on literacy and / or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students Individualized Learning Plans
• Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
• Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at   their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications