Summary of Duties: Under supervision, assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises; tutors individual students and small groups of students with special learning needs to reinforce and follows-up learning and training activities; monitors and assists students in drill, practice and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel; directs students into safe learning activities and functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors; assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids; maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information; operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional media; monitors and assists in the remediation of specific learning problems; administers routine first aid and requests appropriate assistance for serious injury or illness; maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and stimulating learning environment; participates, as requested, in parent conferences; assists students in a variety of self-help activities; may assist students who experience toileting accidents, and children who have limited control of body functions; may assist students with braces and other mechanical apparatus, which may require lifting and moving the students. Education: equivalent to graduation from high school, plus complete two years of higher education study or obtain an Associate’s degree or higher*; good general background and work experience, including one year of paid or volunteer experience working with children requiring a more specialized learning environment. Knowledge of: basic concepts of child growth and developmental behavioral characteristics; student behavior management strategies and techniques; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; and basic arithmetical concepts. Ability to: demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students who exhibit physical and learning needs of a specialized nature; communicate effectively in oral and written form; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures; perform routine clerical tasks; understand and carry out oral and written directions; and perform related duties as required.