The Teacher’s Aide performs duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides extra assistance to students 
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips;
• Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers;
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students;
• Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage;
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods;
• Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress;
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations;
• Organizes and supervises games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development;
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, if required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required. Related experience in similar position is preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Strong command of both written and spoken English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds). 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.