STAFF POSITION Under direction of school principal and staff, performs clerical tasks, media preparation, assistance in instructional activities of students. Attends meetings, planning sessions and does other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF WORK Aids teacher in preparing materials and room environment; records student progress, monitors instructional systems, corrects papers, and records progress; aids in typing; under teacher’s supervision, may aid in small group instruction; participates in planning sessions with teachers and attends other meetings and inservice when required; assists in yard supervision; may work in library. QUALIFICATIONS Education/experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Possesses an aptitude to work with children and teachers; possesses warmth, empathy and desire to become involved in the instructional process; ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions; accepts professional standards, i.e., discretion, confidentiality, promptness and good inter-personal relations. SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT An ESL Level One Classroom Assistant carries out her roles in support of the regular classroom program, working with at least one referred or eligible ESL child. The ESL Aides carry out their activities in accordance with the current district ESL Procedures Handbook so that the ESL program will be in compliance with state and federal regulations. An ESL Assistant provides services to ESL students under the direct supervision of an ESL Teacher or Classroom Teacher, and may also be assigned to help ESL Specialists or teachers with clerical or assessment duties.