SY 26/27 Literacy Teacher Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Delivery and Assessment

• Assist in the delivery of high-quality literacy instruction based on Missouri State standards.
• Support the teacher in internalizing lesson plans and preparing materials that meet all students' diverse learning needs.
• Help maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems.
• Support classroom teacher with assigned duties

Academic and Cultural Support

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Exemplify the school cultural expectations

Real World Learning Facilitation

• Support in the delivery  high-quality, rigorous instruction directly connected to authentic, real-world learning experiences that promote college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness for all KIPPsters.
• Assist and support student experiences, including class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and shadowing opportunities that bridge the classroom and the community.
• Actively collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences that provide students with professional exposure and measurable real-world outcomes.