Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch, bus duty, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
None
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
High School diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
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