Description:
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:
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Provides extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
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Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
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Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
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Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
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Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
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Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
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Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
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Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress.
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Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
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Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
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Organizes and supervises games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
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Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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:
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Related experience in similar position is preferred.
Organizational/Interpersonal Skills:
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Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Language/Communication Skills:
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The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Strong command of both written and spoken English language.
