PRIMARY PURPOSE: To aid the teacher in providing students with the opportunities to realize their academic potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Certification:
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High School diploma or GED
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Eligible for certification as an Aide I or II
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Ability to work well with all children
Experience:
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Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.
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Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction.
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Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional
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Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
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Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher.
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Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
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Support administrative policies and rules governing students.
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Inform the teacher to any special needs an individual student may have.
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Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities as needed.
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Coordinate with teacher to perform follow-up activities with students.
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Assist in maintaining records of student performance, attendance, and skills mastery related to job assignment and/or assignment by the principal.
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Maintain records related to job assignment.
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Assist in clerical duties such as typing, duplication, and filing materials as time permits.
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Participate in professional development, attend staff meetings & serve on committees as required.
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Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct.
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Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
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Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
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Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
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Support and follow administrative and board policy.
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Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
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Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Copier, calculator, computer and printer
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