High School Aide

Location: Vanderbilt

Job Title: Classroom Aide Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to: Principal Revised: April 1, 2007

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with students

Ability to communicate effectively

Minimum Experience

One year experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

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.

Student Management

Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, bending, stooping, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.