Aide, Title I

Responsibilities

• Participates in weekly and long-range planning with the classroom teacher.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of instructional aids and enrichment activities.
• Affords assistance in setting up room arrangements for daily activities.
• Affords assistance in all activities when adult help is needed.
• Participates in parent involvement activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Supervises student behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities.
• Affords assistance in record keeping and inventory of materials and supplies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience working with children preferred.
• Must be considered highly qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida's Differentiated Accountability Model.
• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Completed requirement for an Associate Degree or higher Q-NCLB-A,
• completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education- Q-NCLB-B,
• passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher – Q-NCLB-C.

Other Information

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures.

Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Uses resources effectively.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.