JOB BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a principal, assist a certificated teacher or specialist in providing
instruction to individual or small groups of students in a special education learning environment; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the
teacher.
2. Prepare lessons as directed by the teacher; may administer and score a variety of tests.
3. Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report
progress regarding student performance and behavior.
4. Supervise students during lunch, on the playground, on field trips or when mainstreamed
into another class; supervise the loading and unloading of students on school buses.
5. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, scoring
papers, recording grades, taking roll, maintaining records and files and typing classroom
materials.
6. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating
audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and
collecting paper and supplies.
7. Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and
general guidance.
8. Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student
needs.
9. Assure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules.
10. Direct group activities of students as assigned.
11. Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience working
with youth in an organized setting.
