Reading Assistant

About the role

This position is responsible for providing the Reading Specialist and classroom teachers with instructional and clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks as needed.
• Carries-out teachers' directions with respect to instructional support for students.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of materials for students' use.
• Schedules times with reading and classroom teachers to provide services as needed.
• Maintains records of student contact time, skills and activities covered and pupil progress.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

Requirements

• An understanding of the processes and procedures of a school.
• Completed at least two years of post secondary education, or possess an associate degree or higher or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment.
• Prior experience in dealing with students.

Special Skills

• Proficiency with computers is preferred.
• Must possess some clerical skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• Must have the ability to listen, be patient and interact with students and have an understanding of child development.

Physical/Mental/Environmental

• Physical: Sit: 80%; walk/stand 20%; Lifting: May lift up to 60 lbs.
• Mental: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications.
• Environment: Normal classroom environment.