KINGS RIVER-HARDWICK UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description RSP AIDE DEFINITION Under the general supervision of the Superintendent and direction of a classroom teacher; responsible for assisting the teacher in meeting the academic needs of special needs pupils. The instructional aide is not permitted to take any action requiring techniques of professional education or the making of policy decision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Makes mathematical computations. • Assists students with special learning, physical or emotional needs in a variety of subjects following lesson plans or specialized education plans. • May be required to assist by preparing lunch trays and to feed students not able to feed themselves. • Assists students in personal grooming as needed. • Works with students that may have extreme emotional or behavioral problems. • Oversees playground activities. • Participates in meetings and in-service training programs • Operates office machines and/or instructional equipment such as copiers, computers and VCRs. • May be required to accompany or assist in the transporting and instructing of students in off-campus activities. • Files and makes reports. • Provides reinforcement activities and tutoring in curriculum areas. • Aids and assist pupils with oral language development. • Keeps records of attendance and other student records. • Duplicates materials. • Develops games and materials for academic reinforcement. • Grades pupil tests and work assignments. • Requisitions supplies. • Performs repetitive drills in academic and oral language activities. • Chaperones pupils in classroom activities under supervision of certificated personnel. • Duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of: Basic English skills, written, oral, reading and mathematics; Ability to: • Provide successful reinforcement activities for pupils to increase academic ability and basic skills development • Prepare instructional materials, compile reports, file and maintain necessary records of pupil progress. • Maintain a positive attitude toward the learning needs and behavior of special needs children. • Actively participate in planned parent and student involvement activities. • Follow lesson plans as developed by the classroom teacher. • Be positive and active in a professional growth and district adopted staff development plan. • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with pupils, all staff and parents. • Give fair, firm and consistent supervision of pupils, following adopted district discipline policy. • Work in large or small group settings with varying levels of knowledge and/or skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: AA degree preferred or equivalent to graduation from high school and ability to pass CODESP test as given by the County Office of Education. One year of experience in tutoring, paid or volunteer, preferred. Experience with specials needs students preferred. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Ability to speak Spanish WORKING ENVIRONMENT Environment: School Environment. Classrooms, other school buildings, and out of doors. Hazards: Exposure to extreme weather variations. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, disruptive environment, possible exposure to physical altercations between students, possible exposure to physical altercation from students. Exposure to displays of anger and/or other emotional outbursts from special needs students. Physical Abilities: Ability to perform duties in extreme weather conditions; ability to bend at the neck and/or waist; to kneel and/or crouch. Standing and walking for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to grasp and operate assigned equipment; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; ability to reach over head; ability to maintain balance while walking across floors or uneven ground; pushing and pulling; reaching above shoulder level; reaching below shoulder level; power grasping with right and/or left hand; Ability to hear and speak to exchange information; vision to read and write materials; ability to communicate effectively with students and adults. BOARD ADOPTED: 12/09/03