Qualifications:           

• Ability to physically assist children getting on and off of playground equipment, classroom furniture, etc.
• Ability to routinely kneel, bend, crouch and/or sit on the floor for extended periods of time.

Reports To:  School Principal.

General Description:   To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety; organization; and interaction and communication with students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with individual and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher, and foster skills while encouraging independence 
• Accompany students when trips out of the classroom are necessary
• Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining the role as an authority figure
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information or situations
• Assist with large and small group activities
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and student confidentiality
• Aid the teacher in conducting lessons that require preparation of visual aids, operations of audio-visual equipment, and other equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Assist the teacher in implementing behavior/social skills programs
• Remain student focused, maintaining a caring, safe, developmentally appropriate environment
• Assist the teacher by supporting the development and construction of new materials as needed
• Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily work schedules
• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties
• Demonstrate knowledge of all transportation procedures, including early and late dismissals
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Terms of Employment:  This is a per diem position. $15.00 per hour. 6.5 hours per day.