QUALIFICATIONS:
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Demonstrate aptitude for the work to be performed.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
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High school graduate.
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64 college credit hours or pass the Para Educator test for all instructional assistants.
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Must be able to lift and/or carry a 50 lb. student.
REPORTS TO:
Teacher/Principal
JOB GOAL:
To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Under supervision of certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
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Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
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Assists individual children in need of special attention.
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Perform clerical duties.
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Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
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Sets up audio-visual equipment.
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Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
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Checks notebooks, corrects papers and make-up work.
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Assists in drill work.
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Assists with reading and storytelling.
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Assists small groups of students in the library.
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Participates in in-service training programs.
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Other tasks that may be assigned.
