27 Classroom Assistant

Description

Education/Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required. College course work leading to elementary teaching certification preferred.

2-3 years working with elementary level students preferred.

• Ability to work well with students, staff, and public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work load.
• Must have good independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to identify similarities/differences in comparing colors, forms and sounds.
• Must be patient and innovative.
• Must have willingness and ability to follow detailed verbal and written directives.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must work well under directions from two or more supervisors.
• Must be accurate and detailed in work performance.
• Must be creative and resourceful.
• Must be a positive role model for students.
• Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Must have good evaluations.
• Must have a positive attitude toward education.
• Must be aware of and sensitive to the needs of students.
• Must be willing to update educational skills.
• Must have Physical stamina, and be able to reach, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, push/pull, lift/carry, climb/balance, stand and walk constantly, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

• Discusses assigned instructional materials with teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plans, prepares, and develops teaching aids such as bulletin boards, art media, etc. under teacher's direction.
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Distributes teaching materials to students.
• Assists in keeping order in the classroom.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and bus loading.
• Assist in activities that promote understanding between school and community.
• May supervise a classroom when a teacher is called away due to an emergency.
• Devote attention to children needing discipline and special attention.
• Send notes home with teacher's approval.
• Escort students to and from class.
• Assist the teachers in preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Track each student's progress to provide information to teachers for instruction/reinstruction.
• Assist with supervision of field trips.
• Assist with supervision during emergency situations.
• Participates in inservice sessions in the building and at program levels.
• May assist the office staff with processing calls, mail, etc.

The job description as written will cover the most significant duties/responsibilities but does not exclude other work as assigned.

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