27 Classroom Aide

Classroom Aide

The job of a Classroom Aide is done for the purpose of working under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The assignment of a Classroom Aide is determined by the size of a class and is a temporary assignment. The Classroom Aide frees the teacher from routine daily tasks. This job reports to the School Principal and supervising teacher.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain regular and good work attendance to meet the requirements of the duties in the classroom.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with the instructional team and others in the school and district.
• Respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from technology resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Assist students in performing activities/lessons that have been initiated by the teacher.
• Aid the teacher with small group activities such as drilling with flash cards, spelling and center activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials for the class.
• Hear requests for help, observe learning difficulties from pupils, and report such matters to teacher.
• Score objective test and papers and keep appropriate records for the teacher.
• Escort children on educational trips outside the classroom with teacher.
• Support the teacher or other professional staff on various activities (lunch, P.E., etc.).
• Prepare bulletin boards and other materials.
• Supervise classroom activity when the teacher is out of the room.
• Supervising various activities (as assigned by teacher).

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation; basic math; stages of child development and learning styles;

and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation;

and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 15% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

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