Paraprofessional Life Skills; Princeton Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Primary

Purpose:

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

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED certificate, or have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; ability to work well with children; ability to communicate effectively.

Experience: Some experience working with children.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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.
• Cover classes for teacher absences when substitutes are not available.

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

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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.

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.