Teachers Aide

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Supervising Teacher and Assistant Principal

FSLA:
Part-Time

This employee is responsible for assisting the teacher in organizing and implementing an instructional, academic program. This employee will work under direct supervision of a teacher or teachers. In most cases, this position is a part-time position with no benefits.

• Classroom Management
  • Assisting the teacher with maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
  • Assisting with duties that require movement of students to areas on campus.
  • Maintaining classroom environment conducive to effective learning by utilizing approved school-wide classroom management techniques as needed.
  • Utilizing the Discipline Referral Chart in documenting and processing behavior issues.
  • Follow approved schedules and procedures for starting and ending classes, and the transitioning of students.
  • Understand all fire drill and lock down procedures.
• Knowledge of Subject Matter
  • Communicating accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner.
  • Applying concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter.
  • Demonstrating a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach and relate topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view.
  • Using the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the learner.
  • Demonstrating the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter and providing accurate feedback to students.
• Planning For Instruction
  • Assisting the teacher with the design of the academic program based on the assessed needs of students.
  • Assisting the teacher with preparation and implementation of lesson plans for students based on assessed needs and in accordance with the Academy’s philosophy and curriculum system.
• Delivery of Instruction
  • Providing academic assistance and support for individual and/or small groups of intervention students.
  • Assisting the teacher with effective utilization of media and technology.
  • Be available to step in as lead instructor in the absence of the lead classroom teacher.
• Assessment of Student Performance
  • Assisting the teacher with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure student progress.
  • Assisting the teacher with evaluating student progress on a regular basis and providing feedback to students.
• Communication
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with other employees.
  • Assisting the teacher with establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
  • Assisting the teacher with preparing progress reports to school personnel and parents.
  • Utilizing approved methods and forms for out-of-classroom referrals.
• Professional Development Program
  • Continuing professional growth through educational in-service, meetings, and required trainings.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Assisting with climate counseling of students when available.
  • Assisting the teacher with taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
  • Assisting the teacher with ensuring that each student in the program has required records in his/her permanent record and/or portfolio.
  • Performing other responsibilities, as directed. This will include: lunch duty, recess duty and climate counseling.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrative staff.
  • Attend all aides meetings and professional development activities.
  • Record arrival time before entering classroom on Electronic Time Card in school office.