Teachers Aide

REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher and Assistant Principal

FSLA: Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This employee is responsible for assisting the teacher in organizing and implementing an instructional, academic program. This employee will work under direct supervision of a teacher or teachers. In most cases, this position is a part-time position with no benefits.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Classroom Management:

· Assisting the teacher with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

· Assisting with duties that require movement of students to areas on campus.

· Maintaining classroom environment conducive to effective learning by utilizing approved school-wide classroom management techniques as needed.

· Utilizing the Discipline Referral Chart in documenting and processing behavior issues.

· Follow approved schedules and procedures for starting and ending classes, and the transitioning of students.

· Understand all fire drill and lock down procedures.

Knowledge of Subject Matter:

· Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner.

· Applying concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter.

· Demonstrating a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach and relate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.

· Using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the learner.

· Demonstrating the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter and providing accurate feedback to students.

Planning For Instruction:

· Assisting the teacher with the design of the academic program based on the assessed needs of students.

· Assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lesson plans for students based on assessed needs and in accordance with the Academy’s philosophy and curriculum system.

Delivery of Instruction:

· Providing academic assistance and support for individual and/or small groups of intervention students.

· Assisting the teacher with effective utilization of media and technology.

· Be available to step in as lead instructor in the absence of the lead classroom teacher.

Assessment of Student Performance:

· Assisting the teacher with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure student progress.

· Assisting the teacher with evaluating student progress on a regular basis and providing feedback to students.

Communication:

· Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.

· Assisting the teacher with establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.

· Assisting the teacher with preparing progress reports to school personnel and parents.

· Utilizing approved methods and forms for out-of-classroom referrals.

Professional Development Program:

· Continuing professional growth through educational in-service, meetings, and required trainings.

Other Responsibilities:

· Assisting with climate counseling of students when available.

· Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.

· Assisting the teacher with ensuring that each student in the program has required records in his/her permanent record and/or portfolio.

· Performing other responsibilities, as directed. This will include: lunch duty, recess duty and climate counseling.

· Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrative staff.

· Attend all aides meetings and professional development activities.

· Record arrival time before entering classroom on Electronic Time Card in school office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, AND

2. Associate’s Degree, OR

3. 60 hours of college/university level course work, OR

4. Demonstrated proficiency on State assessment.