^{PRIMARY PURPOSE: To aid the teacher in providing students with the opportunities to realize their academic potential.}

 

^{QUALIFICATIONS:}

 

^{Education / Certification:}

1. ^{High School diploma or GED}
2. ^{Eligible for certification as an Aide I or II}

 

^{Special Knowledge/Skills:}

1. ^{Ability to work well with all children}

 

^Experience:

1. ^{Some experience working with children}

 

 

^{Major Responsibilities and Duties:}

1. ^{Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.} 

2. ^{Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction.} 

3. ^{Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional}

4. ^{Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.}

5. ^{Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher.} 

6. ^{Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.} 

7. ^{Support administrative policies and rules governing students.} 

8. ^{Inform the teacher to any special needs an individual student may have.}  

9. ^{Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities as needed.} 

10. ^{Coordinate with teacher to perform follow-up activities with students.} 

11. ^{Assist in maintaining records of student performance, attendance, and skills mastery related to job assignment and/or assignment by the principal.} 

12. ^{Maintain records related to job assignment.} 

13. ^{Assist in clerical duties such as typing, duplication, and filing materials as time permits.} 

14. ^{Participate in professional development, attend staff meetings & serve on committees as required.} 

15. ^{Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct.} 

16. ^{Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.} 

17. ^{Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.} 

18. ^{Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.}

19. ^{Support and follow administrative and board policy.} 

20. ^{Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.} 

21. ^{Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.} 

22. ^{Perform other duties as assigned.} 

^{Equipment used:}

^{Copier, calculator, computer and printer}

 

^{Working Conditions:}

^{Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:}

 

^{Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; standing for long periods}