Job Description

Aide, Instructional

The instructional aide shall work under the supervision of a certified teacher and shall assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: A minimum of 60 college hours

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to perform basic computer operations Ability to operate basic office and educational equipment Good oral and written communication skills Good organizational skills

Experience: Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

General Duties:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Participate in daily and long range lesson and classroom activity planning with teacher.
• Assist with pre and post-test students as needed for placement and measurement of yearly student gain.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulation and state and local board policy.
• Assist teachers in parent/teacher conferences and home visits as needed.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Provide escort and assistance to students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used

Copier, personal computer, typewriter, calculator, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

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