Basic Function

Under minimal direction of teacher(s), assist, plan, and prepared educational and/or learning lab activities; assists by instructing individuals or small groups of students; and performs other related work as assigned within the scope of this description.  This position may have variable hours from year to year.

 Performance of Responsibilities

1.         Provides daily direction/instruction to individuals or groups of students.

2.         Develops instructional methods/materials based upon observation, testing, and/or teacher prescription.

3.         Provides direction of independent study centers for instruction, reinforcement, to remedial students.

4.         Prepares routine and specialized student assessment materials, interprets, and reports results to instructors.

5.         Observes students and prepares written summaries of observation for teacher or members of specialized staff.

6.         Plans daily activities.

7.         Becomes knowledgeable of content, objectives, procedures, and desired outcome of reading, mathematics, language arts, and spelling as taught in the regular classroom and according to student(s) Individual Educational Program (IEP).

8.         Assists with instruction and supervision of parent volunteers and C.A.T.'s (cross-age tutors).

9.         Attends workshops and implements techniques as appropriate with students.

10.       Performs basic clerical tasks including operation of various office and classroom equipment.

 Experience

A minimum of two years experience as an Instructional Aide - Regular Classroom or the equivalent in a teaching/learning setting.

 Education and Training Requirements 

-High school grade or equivalent required, including education or training related to the responsibilities of the position (Associate of Arts degree desirable)

-Successful passing of the required proficiency examination

-Participation in District/SELPA in-service workshops

Knowledge of  

Instructional material used at grade(s) levels(s)

Application of curriculum content as it applies to individual differences.

General needs and behavior of children

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Standard office equipment and modern office methods

Basic knowledge of the computer

Ability To         

Instruct under minimal guidance of the teacher in charge

Establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children

Plan learning activities under guidance of teacher in charge

Assume a high level of responsibility and independent activity

Work effectively with children who have special needs.

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl.   The employee must possess adequate ability and physical strength to perform all of the essential tasks in the job classification.  Vision sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required of this position. 

 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 Adopted by the Board of Trustees: October 11, 2007