Primary Purpose

• Assist the teacher in the instruction of students including those with identified disabilities. Assist in the preparation and organization of curriculum and classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II Certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to understand and comply with established procedures 
• Ability to work well with children and adults 
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English

Experience

• Some verifiable experience working with children preferred (e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts) 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. 
2. Assist teachers in guiding individual students or groups of students in daily activities and instructional exercises assigned by the teacher including personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior etc. 
3. Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher’s plans and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee, and school plan. 
4. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students. 
5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal. 
6. Assist the teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports. 
7. Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed. 
8. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. 
9. Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise and encouragement.
10. Organize, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment and supplies.
11. Administer to students with severe physical handicaps, lifting, feeding, cleaning, hygiene duties, and any other personal services that the student requires.
12. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy. 
13. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth. 
14. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action. 
15. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals. 
16. Demonstrate integrity and ethics. 
17. Display proficient levels of technology applications. 
18. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities. 
19. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings. 
20. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor. 
21. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers. 
22. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met. 
23. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal). 
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Effective verbal communication
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending
• Occasional moderate to heavy lifting
• Riding school bus for community instructions
• Exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Days in Contract:  183                    

Hours:  7.5