PE Aide Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or meeting formal academic assessment required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; work well with children; communicate effectively.
• Experience:
  
  Some experience working with children.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problem of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Customer Care Skills
• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages and route to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

None

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Motion: Moderate walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

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