Primary Purpose:
To assist teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with children
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and file maintenance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work habits necessary for the independent completion of assignments within stipulated timeline and guidelines (High task performance and good attendance)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

• Prepares for classroom activities, under supervisor of classroom teacher
• Performs clerical duties, as needed
• Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Assists individual children in need of special attention
• Sets up AV equipment for instructional purposes
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepares required reports
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teacher

Student Management:

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside, during lunch, bus and playground duty
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snacks, toilet, and clothing routine
  
  Other:
  
  
  • Participates in staff development training programs
  • Participates in staff meetings and special events as assigned
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
  
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  
  • Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency
  • Minimum of 60 hours of college credits
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  
  • Experience working with children
  
  
  
  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.