Teacher's Aide - Mesa Arts Academy

LOCATION: Mesa Arts Academy Charter School 221 W. 6th Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210

REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher and Aide Supervisor

STATUS: Part Time; 29 Hours per week  - Full Time 40 hour position also available

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

This employee is responsible for assisting the teacher in organizing and implementing an instructional, academic program. This employee will work under direct supervision of a teacher or teachers.  

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:   

Classroom Management:

• Assisting the teacher with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Assisting with duties that require movement of students to areas on campus. 
• Maintaining classroom environment conducive to effective learning by utilizing approved school-wide classroom management techniques as needed.
• Utilizing the Discipline Referral Chart in documenting and processing behavior issues.
• Follow approved schedules and procedures for starting and ending classes, and the transitioning of students.   
• Understand all fire drill and lock down procedures.

Knowledge of Subject Matter:

• Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner.
• Applying concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter.
• Demonstrating a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach and relate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.
• Using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the learner.
• Demonstrating the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter and providing accurate feedback to students.

Planning For Instruction:

• Assisting the teacher with the design of the academic program based on the assessed needs of students.
• Assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lesson plans for students based on assessed needs and in accordance with the Academy’s philosophy and curriculum system.

Delivery of Instruction:

• Providing academic assistance and support for individual and/or small groups of intervention students. 
• Assisting the teacher with effective utilization of media and technology.
• Be available to step in as lead instructor in the absence of the lead classroom teacher.

Assessment of Student Performance:

• Assisting the teacher with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure student progress.
• Assisting the teacher with evaluating student progress on a regular basis and

providing feedback to students.

Communication:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
• Assisting the teacher with establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students. 
• Assisting the teacher with preparing progress reports to school personnel and parents.
• Utilizing approved methods and forms for out-of-classroom referrals.  

Professional Development Program:

Other Responsibilities:

• Assisting with climate counseling of students when available. 
• Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Assisting the teacher with ensuring that each student in the program has required records in his/her permanent record and/or portfolio.
• Performing other responsibilities, as directed.  This will include: lunch duty, recess duty and climate counseling.  
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrative staff.  
• Attend all aides meetings and professional development activities.
• Record arrival time before entering classroom on Electronic Time Card in school office. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, AND

2. Ability to obtain IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card