Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 

•  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

   

•  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

   

•  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

   

•  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

   

•  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

   

•  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

   

•  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

   

•  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

   

•  Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

   

•  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

   

•  Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

   

•  Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

   

•  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

   

Additional Duties:

•  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

   

•  Perform any other related duties as assigned.

   

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

•  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

   

Travel Requirements

•  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

   

•  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

   

•  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

   

•  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

   

•  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

   

•  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

   

•  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

   

•  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

   

•  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.