JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as assigned. Performs yard duty, student  supervision and other related duties as assigned by the teacher/principal. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:         

Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics;

Student behavior management strategies and techniques;

Correct usage of English language, punctuation, spelling and a basic knowledge of arithmetical concepts

Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

Ability to:

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward student of varied age groups;

Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment;

Perform routine clerical tasks and operates a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;

Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Maintain an appropriate climate to reinforce acceptable student behavior;

Maintain the confidentiality of student-related matters;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Experience:

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children or the equivalent.

Education:

Preferred:  AA/AS Degree: or 48 college units; or successful passage of proficiency test equivalent to AA Degree.

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certificate Requirements:

Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

1.         Assists instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and in conduct of instructions exercises;

2.         Tutors individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities;

3.         Monitors and assists students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel;

4.         Directs students into safe learning and play activities and functions, and assists in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors;

5.         Assists in management of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques;

6.         May prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students;

7.         Performs routine clerical functions such as correcting student work, maintaining confidential  records and information, filing, and taking roll;

8.         Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment;

9.         Assists students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination;

10.       Administers routine first aid and requests assistance for non-routine injury or illness;

11.       Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive & positive learning environment;

12.       Participates in parent conferences, as requested;

13.       Provides supervision of students in the playground;

14.       Refers students to classroom teachers or administration, as appropriate, for consequences for unacceptable behavior.

Incorporated in one or more of the essential functions of this job description are the following physical requirements.  The number from the chart best indicates what percentage of time is spent on each of the following essential physical requirements.  The categories refer to the overall requirements on as annual basis.

 4         1.  Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

 4         2.  Ability to stand and circulate about the playground for extended periods of time.

 4         3.  Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other

                 printed matter and observing students.

 4         4.  Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

 4         5.  Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal

                 conversations.

 3         6.  Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop, run and crawl.

 2         7.  Ability to lift 40 lbs.

 2         8.  Ability to carry 40 lbs.

 4         9.  Ability to reach in all directions.

 4      10.  Ability to command action or behavior in confrontational situations.

OTHER RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION

1.  Other related duties as assigned.

Direct Supervisor : Certificated Teacher