Minimum Qualifications & Abilities:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. AA Degree or 48 Semester Units or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through an assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in instruction (CODESP Exam).
3. Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth, development and behavior.
4. Ability to reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
5. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers, students, parents and administrators.
6. Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward disabled children; appropriately manage student behavior and guide handicapped children toward more acceptable social behaviors.
7. Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) may be provided.
8. Training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Implement lesson plans developed by the teacher; assist with group or one-on-one instruction in a variety of subjects or activities; report progress regarding student performance.
2. Works with students in special education and/or general education settings.
3. May check accuracy of students' work and present additional assignments within parameters established by the teacher.
4. Carries out the instructions of a certificated employee to implement special physical handling.
5. Operates specialized equipment (magnifiers, FM systems, etc.) following training by a certificated employee.
6. Monitors children and provides for their physical and hygienic needs (dressing, feeding, toileting, changing diapers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
7. May assist teachers on field trips by helping students meet physical needs (dressing, feeding, and toileting).
8. Assists the teacher in the monitoring, motivating, and training of educationally handicapped students.
9. May obtain food from kitchen, serve food and feed students or help them feed themselves.
10. Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.
11. Operates a variety of classroom and office equipment, including a computer, copier, paper cutter, and other standard office equipment.
12. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
13. May make minor adjustments on special equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, and braces.
14. Supports the teacher with data collection for the purpose of documenting student progress.
15. Assists students in using alternative communication modes.
16. Directs children in safe play activities and assists them with appropriate social behaviors in the classroom and on the playground.
17. Assists in managing the behavior of children through the use of a variety of reinforcement techniques.
18. Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintains learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
19. May participate in parent conferences and perform interpretation functions as requested.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.