Resource Aide (LSE - 3 hrs

Resource Aide

The job of Resource Aide was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents; and communicating observations and/or incidents that have a potential impact on the general well being of students, school personnel, and/or visitors.

This job reports to Principal.

• Assists in the maintenance of playground areas for providing a safe environment.
• Communicates safety and security policies to students, staff and visitors.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations.
• Maintains files and records for future reference and/or audit.
• Monitors student behavior to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops.
• Prepares written materials for documenting activities.
• Processes requests for copies and copies materials for teachers and staff.
• Provides coverage for other classified staff members.
• Refers incidents to appropriate site personnel.
• Responds to a variety of situations to resolve safety and/or security concerns.
• Responds to inquiries regarding campus security issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform single 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: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; child guidance practices; basic subjects taught in District schools; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data, and utilize job-related equipment.

Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. 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; learning methods; supervising and disciplining students according to approved policies and procedures; modeling appropriate social skills; writing observations and documenting student behavior;

understanding and following oral and written directions; communicating effectively orally and in writing with children and adults.

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Job-related experience is desired.

High School diploma or equivalent.

None Specified

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