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Teacher Assistant

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher Assistant CODE: 6590 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Teacher Assistant GRADE: 08 MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under close supervision, performs routine office clerical and pupil contact duties in schools. The work of the class consists of clerical tasks assigned by teachers or administrators which can be readily learned on the job. Workers operate photocopy machines, collate and staple materials, sort and file, and may type. Other assignments involve lunchroom and playground attendance duties, monitoring activities and assisting students as needed. Positions may be assigned tasks similar to those of instructional assistants for brief periods and as classroom helpers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic. Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Some understanding of the field of child development. Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with school and MCPS policies. Ability to maintain clerical records and to perform routine office tasks. Considerable patience and ability to work with children. Ability to work harmoniously with and provide a broad range of assistance to the instructional staff. Skill in the proficient operation of a typewriter. Skill in operating duplicating machines. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Experience in performing general clerical work and typing duties. Some experience in working with children preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Some positions require the ability to move wheelchairs and related equipment and to assist in the relocation of students.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Completion of the MCPS Typing Test at the required score.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Types a variety of memoranda, letters, dittos, stencils, reports, tests, exercises, rosters, IEP's, and other materials related to the instructional programs.

2. Reproduces instructionally-related materials through use of duplicating machines such as mimeograph, thermofax and xerox.

3. Collates and staples reproduced materials.

4. Orders and maintains supplies such as book labels, paste, etc.

5. Orders books and forms.

6. Maintains and completes inventories on books, equipment and other materials.

7. Distributes, maintains records on, and collects books and other materials.

8. Performs indexing, filing and record-keeping as required.

9. Posts data on student records, compiles and records grades, corrects objective texts, arranges for audiovisual equipment, obtains information requested by teacher/others, handles distribution of lunch tickets, arranges meetings involving teachers, answers telephones, acts as receptionist, collects money for field trips and class pictures.

10. Calls substitute teachers as required.

11. Monitors student activity at lunch periods, during recess and during loading/unloading of school buses; monitors class during testing or brief absence of teachers; escorts students to restrooms and provides assistance as required.

12. May provide assistance to ill students.

13. Supports teachers by performing curriculum-oriented instructional assistance to students as school needs dictate; however, such instruction comprises a clear minority of the work hours.

14. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 7/81
Date(s) Revised: 10/83, 6/87,11/89, 7/92, 7/93, 7/01, 7/07
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.