Classroom Aide

Summary of Position

Assists teachers with lesson plans, managing classroom behavior and supporting students with their educational and personal needs.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities : 40% - Supports the learning center environment.

Helps with appropriate daily activities for children on the autism spectrum.

20% - Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.

Supervises safety of children.

20% - Arranges classroom daily and prior to summer and fall sessions.

Keeps the learning environment clean and orderly by picking up learning materials, wiping tables and chairs, etc.

15% - Performs clerical duties such as taking attendance or grading assignments and monitoring equipment and materials that enhance the learning process.

Adapts to changing situations and is attentive to teacher's directives, responds quickly to emergency situations.

5% - Attends staff meetings, school programs, and in-service trainings.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:
Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated:
Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule:

The Rich Center Academic Calendar recognizes 209 working days, inclusive of academic program days, in-service/professional development days, and parent-teacher conference days. The Rich Center Academic Calendar recognizes there is no academic programming and that the Center is closed on university designated legal holidays. Hours may be scheduled outside of The Rich Center Academic Calendar at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:
May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to:

Director

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:
Current CPR certification*.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: rules, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to curriculum and school programs; safety practices pertaining to student activities; childhood development.

Skill in:
Providing sufficient security and using proper judgement to handle crisis situations.

Ability to:
Take supervision and correction constructively; work positively with other personnel; display emotional maturity and stability; mental stamina to work positively with students for the duration of the scheduled workday; display a patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative attitude.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a high school diploma or GED; and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or related field. Teaching experience.