Pontiac School District

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Job Summary The General Education Teacher Assistant, under the direction of the teacher, must provide instructional assistance to all students addressing language, reading, math, physical needs and vocational skills. Qualifications • Associate's degree or 60 credit hours Requirements • Criminal Background • Drug Test Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Support designated programs in cooperation with lead teacher. • Maintain daily/weekly records on student progress and assist in keeping objectives updated. • Counsel with lead teacher before sending communications home or elsewhere and inform the lead teacher of notes or phone calls received regarding his/her students. • Prepare schedules and materials for week’s activities as required by lead teacher. • Participate in parent conferences as needed and assist in preparing and coordinating progress reports. • Be responsible for the well-being and safety of those students assigned to his/her care and take care of their bodily needs as required. • Work with supportive personnel in carrying out special program requirements • Supervise classroom volunteers. • Prepare documents/correspondence as requested by the administrator. • Assist all clients in a knowledgeable, cooperative, courteous, and professional manner responding quickly to their needs. • Handle emergency situations and, when appropriate, assigns/contacts appropriate personnel. • Assist ill/injured students by taking appropriate action in a timely manner. • Respond to urgent situations in a calm, deliberate and informed manner consistent with policies and procedures. • Process and complete student/employee accident forms within 24 hours. • Assist with preparation of instruction by (i.e. testing students, grading papers, record keeping, doing inventory, taking attendance and attendance contracts). • Assist with the arrival and dismissal of students. • Attend MET’s, IEP’s, and school staff meetings, as requested. • Participate in educational and professional committees. Physical Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. • The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. • Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Job Posting Approved by: Ashley Smith, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Approval Date: 1.07.26 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.05 - $20.30 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person