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.
• Assists 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.

Scope and impact

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through standardized operating procedures. Internal contacts include the teachers, students and the district office employees. The external contacts include parents and the general public.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency with computers (preferred).
• Clerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to listen, be patient and interact with students.
• Understanding of child development.
• Confidentiality is essential.

Physical / mental / environmental

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