QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: Assists a certificated teacher in providing
instruction to individual or small groups typically
in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs;
monitors and reports student progress.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to
approved salary schedules.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of
the district evaluation plan.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Tutors individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
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Participates as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develops appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
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Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required.
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Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher; administers and scores a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
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Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information; reads, understands and assists in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
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Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
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Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
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Provides 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.
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Assists in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
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Assists students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assists student in getting on and off the bus.
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Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
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Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with Lab work as necessary.
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Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet
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student needs.
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Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
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Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play
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periods and field trips.
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Participates in meetings and professional development training programs as
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assigned.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
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Work is performed with standing, sitting, and/or walking.
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Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
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Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
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Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
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Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weight up to approximately 75 pounds.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
