0000004718.TEACHER AIDE.JUV-TITLE I-D

Responsibilities

• Affords teachers support in delivering educational activities and experiences.
• Administers student assessment testing and completes IEPs and other reports.
• Supports the implementation of lesson plans and instructional strategies.
• Assists students with individual tasks and instructional activities.
• Gathers, files, and maintains reports, records, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of clerical/administrative experience or thirty hours of college coursework in a relevant field.
• Skilled in using standard software applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Passes an extensive background investigation.
• Passes mandatory drug testing and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High tolerance for emotionally demanding/stressful work environments.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standard office environment within a secured facility.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted.
• May be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility.
• Subject to working mandatory overtime or additional shifts.
• May be considered essential personnel and subject to call-backs.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass Juvenile Academy requirements and PREA/ethics standards.