ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Assist in classroom control by supervising small groups and/or individual pupils to promote the learning process. • Assist student(s) in achieving academic success. • Work with student(s) who may be aggressive or disruptive in class. • Assist in supervising student(s) at assigned tasks in and out of the classroom. • Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual student(s), their needs, interests, and abilities. • May supervise yard and community-based activities or attend field trips. • Behavior support, which includes physical management (training provided). • Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and related service staff, as well as School Administrators. • Assist in the observation and recording of student(s) development and progress. • Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of & Ability to: • Safety rules in campus activities. • Human relation skills. • Exercise patience when conveying information and demonstrate sensitivity to all students. • Maintain a safe and orderly environment. • Develop and implement curriculum. • District and school policies related to conduct, safety, and welfare of pupils in assigned areas. • Health and Safety regulations, including basic first aid. • Effective communication both orally and in written form. • Work with behaviorally disordered children. • Ensure student compliance with school and organizational policies and regulations. • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Demonstrate patience and a receptive attitude towards children. • Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. • Communicate effectively with parents in a sensitive manner. • Maintain confidentiality. • Sufficient physical ability to reach in all directions with arms. • Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.