PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the teacher in providing students with the opportunities to realize their academic potential, through the preparation and management of classroom activities while under the supervision of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Eligible for certification as an Aide I or II
3. Must be Highly Qualified as described by the No child left Behind Act. (At least 48 college credits or have a PACT Certificate.)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to lift 30 lbs. without assistance

Experience:

1. Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist the teacher with individual students in all curricular areas. The assistance may be individual, small group, or large group.

2. Assist the teacher with instructional materials, gathering assignments, and disseminating materials to other instructional staff when necessary.

3. Be familiar with and able to use curriculum and other available materials to assist student progress.

4. Assist the teacher in screening and informal assessments.

5. Assist in preparing and maintaining the classroom and materials for instruction.

6. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

7. Reinforce building, classroom, and/or individual behavior plans.

8. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

9. Collect and file records, as directed, to assist students and teachers.

10. Assist in inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

11. Attend team meetings and assist with communication between mainstream teachers and other special education staff. 

12. Provide assistance in an environment other than the designated supervising teacher’s classroom, as needed.

13. Understand the individual differences and needs of students.

14. Provide assistance to students with disabilities as assigned by the teacher, principal, Director of Special Education or designee. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, mobility, writing, and dressing.

15. Participate in in-service training programs provided by the local district.

16.Assist in some situations with students who display aggressive behaviors when needed.

OTHER:

1. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct.

2. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.

3. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.

4. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.

5. Use positive, professional communication at all times with staff, students, and parents.

6. Support and follow administrative and board policy.

7. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.

8. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.