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SUMMARY:
Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or
providing small group instruction to general education students and by
providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure
understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the
teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
Provides positive reinforcement for students
Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities
as requested
Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when
requested
Handles routine clerical work as assigned
Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested
Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student
work
Helps with testing of students
Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting
papers and supervising make-up work
Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional
activities
Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students
Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned
by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom
Calls to teachers or administrators attention any problems relating
to assigned students
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength,
including but not limited to, lifting students and providing
assistance with mobility or transportation needs
Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt
required for lifting
Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport
Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids
Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
and instructional materials
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of situations
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students,
parents and community members
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures
and Board policies
Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional
response
