Instructional Aide

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of the Para Pro examination.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

Building Principal, Classroom Teacher

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist the classroom teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them meet instructional and/or behavioral goals and objectives.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce core academic expectations and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning of material of skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists TOR in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students in all aspects of classroom instruction, learning, achievement, etc.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.