POSITION TITLE:   Instructional Aide 

 

FLSA:    Non-exempt

 

Reports to:  Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

                (Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)

                At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

                Obtained an associate’s degree or higher               

                Meet a rigorous standard of quality test

                Ability to work well with children and in a 1-on-1 setting

                Ability to communicate effectively

                Experience working with children

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

          1.   Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

          2.   Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work

                assignments.

          3.   Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

          4.   Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.  

          5.   Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

          6.   Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

          7.   Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students

                or small groups or whole class.

          8.   Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This  

                includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

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

        10.   Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

        11.   Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

        12.   Maintain confidentiality.

        13.   Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

               Maintain emotional control under stress; high stress and fast-paced;  work with frequent

               interruptions; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; some district-wide travel.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

 

                        None