QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree from a community college; two years of work at a senior college, or passing score on the state test
- Satisfactory completion of school district's pre-employment test requirements
- Ability and desire to work well with young children
REPORTS TO:Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacherSUPERVISES:Students as assigned by the teacherJOB SUMMARY:The basic function of this position is to assist in providing a well-organized and smoothlyfunctioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
- Assists, as directed, in improving students' basic skills in all academic areas.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
- Assists students by interpreting directions.
- Assists students with drill or additional instruction.
- Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.
- Assists students with make-up work.
- Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
- Supervises independent student study.
- Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.
- Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.
- Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.
- Operates within the school district's policies and procedures.
- Assists with student supervision on field trips.
- Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Follows the district's policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
- Follows the district's fixed asset policy.
- Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
- Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
- Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.