Gravette Public Schools
Position Description
Position Title: Kindergarten Building Aide
Department: Assigned Building
Reports To: Building Principal
Evaluated By: Building Principal
JOB SUMMARY FOR BUILDING AIDE: Works under the supervision of the principal and assists in duties and preparation of daily instructional materials and supplies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BUILDING AIDE: Other duties may be assigned.
Assists principal in routine duty assignments such as car rider, bus, lunch, or recess supervision.
Implements/follows teacher’s instructions for classroom materials.
Prepares and/or copies planned instructional materials, as assigned.
Work in conjunction with office personnel for upkeep of copying machines and workroom materials/supplies, including but not limited to stocking paper, staplers, paper cutters, hole punchers, die cutters, etc.
Assists in the supervision of students while they are loading and unloading cars, buses, going to special classes, in the cafeteria, on the playground, etc. and in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
Assist in administration of supplemental programs such as distribution of snack packs program, collection of food drives, angel tree program, and student lost & found, etc.
Assists with behavior management programs and techniques.
Understands and assists in meeting the special needs of students.
Maintains confidentiality and observes professional ethics.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE FOR BUILDING AIDE:
High school diploma or equivalent.
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR BUILDING AIDE:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, memos, or reports. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to students or other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate directions
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR BUILDING AIDE:
Ability to work with young children. Ability to interact with public and other staff is required. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education Policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR BUILDING AIDE:
While performing the duties of this job, building aide will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
