The VPK 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.
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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.
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Must have completed required VPK courses, including CLASS observation training, or willing to complete the courses.
